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Setting up with Rowan

Author: Jolie Kim
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Mrs. Zander held up a shimmering navy-blue gown, her eyes gleaming with excitement. “Doesn’t this look good?”

Lydia exhaled, crossing her arms. “Mum, you bought almost the same thing yesterday. Why are you…”

“Women never get tired of shopping,” Mrs. Zander cut in with a giggle.

“Well, I do.”

Mrs. Zander ignored her, placing the dress into Lydia’s hands. “Try this one. It will look good on your skin.”

Lydia groaned but took the dress, dragging herself to the fitting room. Five minutes later, she stepped out, struggling to walk.

Mrs. Zander clasped her hands together. “Oh, you look breathtaking, darling!”

Lydia shifted uncomfortably. “Mum, I can barely breathe. This is too tight.”

“We’ll take it,” Mrs. Zander told the sales assistant without hesitation.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Yes ma’am”

“That bag, and that one too.”

“Can I change now?” Lydia sighed.

“No dear, we will go back home like this.” Mrs Zander smiled, checking her daughter out.

“Ugh” Lydia groaned.

As they exited the boutique, a dee
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