Chapter 78

Chapter 78 A Dress Like

This Isn't Meant For...

Downstairs, Leah and Rita were marveling at the wedding dresses displayed behind the glimmering glass display cases.

Though every gown was a shade of pristine white, each carried its own charm, captivating anyone who laid eyes on them.

Rita, practically bursting with excitement, tugged Leah's arm and steered her toward a particular dress. "Leah, look at this one! You'd be the picture-perfect bride in it!"

The dress was crafted from lustrous satin, its mermaid silhouette elegantly contouring the mannequin's frame. A daring back cut added just the right touch of allure, while a bow cinched at the waist brought a delicate, sophisticated balance.

Leah's gaze lingered on the gown, her eyes shimmering with admiration. "It really is stunning," she murmured softly.

Next Saturday marked Farris' eightieth birthday, the day Leah planned to announce her engagement to Bruce. Wearing this dress would be a dream-she could already picture herself as the evening's centerpiece, effortlessly stealing the spotlight.

but they aren't for just

comment sliced through the quiet awe, pulling Leah's and Rita's attention

on Karina. The woman exuded a cool, imperious aura that made

before, so her expression betrayed a mix of curiosity and

stood Ivy, her posture hesitant, as if she were caught between worlds. Leah noticed her and offered a knowing smile, her

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her eyes, as sharp as shattered glass, swept over Leah with clear disdain. "A dress like this isn't meant for

beside Karina, her expression flickering with an unspoken

context but clearly

Ivy turned away quietly and slipped out of

an

here as paying customers! It's not like we're asking for charity. What gives you the right to refuse us?" she snapped,

with nonchalance. "I'm the owner of this boutique. My

for trouble!" Rita shot back, her voice

I am. And what

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