The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She Is Being So

Inconsiderate

Brenna surveyed the assortment of clothes before her. None of them interested her. During her years with the Barretts, new clothes had been a rarity, but she had never minded. Her time had been consumed by studying and sketching designs for the family, leaving little room for such concerns.

Now that she finally had the freedom to choose, Rosie had already taken the finest selections. A flicker of annoyance passed through Brenna. She would rather walk away empty-handed than settle for leftovers

Rosie, smug with satisfaction, caught the subtle shift in Brenna's demeanor. Her plan had worked-Brenna was clearly displeased.

What did it matter if Ethan had personally escorted Brenna back? She still managed to make Brenna feel upset

Rosie was determined to make sure Brenna felt unhappy.

Sliding up beside her, Rosie looped her arm through Brenna's with a show of warmth. Feigning an apologetic look, she said, "Brenna, I saw these clothes and figured you wouldn't mind if I picked out a few for myself first. You don't mind, do you?"

She gestured to the remaining outfits and added, "There's still plenty left for you. You won't hold it against me for picking some clothes first, right?"

The store's selection was undoubtedly high-end, and Rosie's taste was different from Brenna's. But even though there were still some elegant pieces left that Brenna liked, she had no interest in getting what was left

the sight of Brenna's restrained

make a stance.

with guilt. She had known it was unfair to let Rosie choose first, but Rosie's enthusiasm had made it difficult to

a pang of guilt tugging at her for

go ahead and pick a few. These are all the latest

year."

need. The clothes my friend Brenna's faint smile barely concealed the disappointment in her eyes. "There's no brought over yesterday are more than enough for me.

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have more than I ever did back

you upset just because 1 picked first? I couldn't help myself

in her eyes as she hesitated, then reluctantly returned the clothes she had taken, acting as if it pained her to do

she turned back to Brenna, her tears had already begun to fall. "It's fine, Brenna Mom wants you

first pick. I won't take anything-it's

just for show, and inwardly, she reveled in satisfaction. She never cared

only wanted to annoy