Chapter 43

"Forget it. I don't really like this dress," Leona said, not looking too pleased.

She had never spent such an extravagant amount on a single item of clothing; she thought it was a waste of money.

"Mommy, just try it on. I want to see you in a pretty dress!" Danielle's clear voice chimed in, tugging at Leona's hand with hopeful eyes.

She thought the dress was beautiful and was disappointed that there were no options for children.

"Come on, just try it on for Dani's sake," Matthias said.

Leona hesitated, her resolve wavering.

She decided to try it on but decided not to buy it.

"Hello, may I please try on this dress?"

Olivia flashed her a polite, professional smile and said. "Sorry, ma'am, but because of the high price of this dress, we can only let you try it on if you're a member of our store or can prove you have the means to purchase it."

She was not purposely being difficult; it was simply store policy.

Besides, Leona and her family did not seem like the type who could affo