Benny carefully untangled himself from Flossie and stepped outside to answer the call.

“I saw the news about the Liz fashion show.

How’s Flossie?” Edmund’s voice crackled with concern.

“She’s alright, sleeping now,” Benny replied curtly.

“Who was it?” Edmund pressed in a low voice.

“Jessica Gomez,” said Benny coldly.

“I see.

Take care of her.

” With that, Edmund ended the call.

The insistent buzz of the alarm clock jolted Stella awake the next morning.

She silenced the alarm and rose from the bed.

Today, she was headed to an art exhibition, hoping to spark some inspiration for fixing Bella’s test dress.

Matthew had

her bag, she was about to head out when Haley’s voice stopped

come with you? I’m bored out of my

smile played

“Sure, come along.

Haley’s face lit up.

I’ll just go

and

her phone and sent a message

Kristian’s response was swift.

to

took Haley to the art

homeless men clustered near the entrance, anticipating the

hoped to

wallet and handed one man

They entered the hall.

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