“Lena,” Chris said as he gazed at her. “What’s on your mind?”

Sasha snapped back to reality and instinctively tugged her sleeve down to hide the black butterfly tattoo on her wrist.

“I-I’d like to go for a walk.” She smiled. “Chris, could we head to the shopping mall?”

Chris was taken aback. Lena seemed entirely different today.

Usually content, Lena wasn’t into shopping or splurging on clothes or cosmetics. Fun activities that most girls enjoyed didn’t seem to interest her.

She had never suggested a trip to the shopping mall before!

Chris felt a sense of reluctance but studied her closely. She was still Lena, yet somehow not quite herself.

“What’s bothering you, Chris?” Sasha tried to mimic Lena, even moving closer as if to hold his hand. “Don’t you want to take me there?”

“Of course.” He smiled but discreetly withdrew his hand. “Let’s go.”

her to DL Mall. Sasha was awestruck by the elegant decor, with well-trained staff greeting

there were high-end international luxury items that glittered like diamonds, boosting

to acquire. Some brands cared about their clientele’s background,

sparkled

she was part of the lower class, with a bit of money but no social status.

like this daily with Chris ignited a venomous jealousy

catches your eye, Lena?”

and she turned quickly

were designer pieces, and only one of each design was

royalty could lay claim

blurted

Lena’s

He seemed relieved now.

caused that hint of greed he had seen

we explore some other

He smiled. “You’re

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