Chapter 35

Bella's POV

Elise and I have hit it off since the beginning. It was like we had known each other for ages. The more time I spent with her, the more I noticed how different Sadie was. I often downplayed Sadie’s snide remarks in the past, as simple jokes or suggestive criticism. Now I see them for what they were.

"Let's take pity on the boys, Bella, and go back. We can always order online, whatever else we are missing." Elise suggested. We had been walking all morning from store to store. They haven't complained, though. At least not in front of us. I smiled, Chad had been so attentive all day. He would carry my bags and would steal kisses from me at every moment.

"It's been a long time since I've been out shopping. I didn't even keep track of time." I laughed. The bank had delivered my new cards earlier, and I had access to my money again. Even though Chad had insisted on paying, I didn't let him. He has spent so much on me already.

"That's impossible. Why wouldn't you? Shoppi