Scars Of A Broken Bond

Sergio was significantly wealthier than Marnie.

Fortunately, Claire wasn’t overly fixated on social status. She recognized that Sergio was dedicated to his studies and might have difficulty finding love, so she accepted Marnie. Claire thought Marnie must have something that Sergio liked. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen her to be his girlfriend.

Two days ago, curious about her son’s girlfriend, Claire invited a few affluent female friends to join her for a shopping outing. Together, they visited the clothing boutique where Marnie was employed.

There were other customers already in the shop.

Two high school girls dressed in plain clothes were trying on outfits. Marnie appeared disinterested in them and kept glancing at the door. However, when Claire and her well-dressed friends entered, Marnie’s expression suddenly brightened with enthusiasm. Marnie left the girls and hurried over to greet Claire’s group with a warm smile, eagerly showcasing the clothing to them.

Claire couldn’t hide her dissatisfaction with Marnie’s disregard for the two girls.

reaction, Marnie focused on pleasing Claire and

back turned, she heard a dispute arise between Marnie and the

out Marnie, who had been assisting

them and rudely remarked, “If you can’t afford them, don’t bother trying them

sensitive. Her face flushed instantly. The other was

file a grievance against me! Do you know who my boyfriend is? I don’t give

Claire’s expression darkened.

that moment, she felt

that her wealthy friends might discover Marnie was talking about Sergio. Claire quickly intervened, diffusing the

her connections but seemed subdued in the presence of Claire