Chapter 12 Stir Trouble
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The mo casually strolled to the clothing section. Winona’s mood significantly brightened when she saw the beautiful clothes. I’m seeing the light at the end of the
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of there
Winona was arrogantly directing the busy saleslady, her demeanor suggesting she was the queen of the world.
As Winona was trying on those clothes, it seemed as if she had instantly forgotten all the previous unpleasantness. She was completely immersed in the joy that the new outfits brought her.
“Howard, do you think this looks good?” She twirled joyfully, her skin flaring out
“Howard, which of these two colors do you think is better?” She blinked her large eyes, her face filled with anticipation as she looked at Howard
Howard’s mood also unknowingly brightened when he saw her as joyful as a limle bird.
Saleslady, we take both be declared, waving his hand decisively without a moment’s hesitation.
Immediately, Winona rushed over with joy, quickly planting a kiss on Howard’s check. “Thanks, Howard
Howard’s face turned beet red in an instant, and he stole a quick glance at Emery.
Emery was seen netly sitting on the chair, evidently bored to death, looking down at her shoes.
When Howard looked over, he recognized the pair of shoes she was wearing. They were a design from two years prior, a pair that be had goed ber.
A pang of concern struck Howard’s heart. Is the unable to afford a new pairt Does the Langford jamily not even provide pocket money?
“Emery, if there’s anything you fancy, go ahead and try it out. I’ll buy it for you!”
Howard spoke gently in Emery direction.
Emery listed her head her eyes holding a touch of aloofness. “No need. I bought my own yesterday. The expensive ones don’t manyway?
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Tor me raduring free Wmora’s face suddenly froze when she heard those words. Dmny should Howard have to buy her
“Emery, conder this as my welcome home gift to you! Feel free to choose anything you like. It’s on me?”
Howard’s smile was warm and gentle, reminiscent of the tender sun in spring.
Upon seeing that, Winona found it extremely glaring as if the brilliance had pricked her eyes. Emery, I dare you?
Emery sponded slowly. Since it’s a token of affection from you, Howard, it would seem rather ungracious of me not to accept it”
Sherwand she gracefully got up and went over to the clothes rack “This one, that one, and a few of these. I want to try them
I her declared.
In the hour that followed, Emery spent her time ceaselessly moving between the mirror and the fitting room.
Timona was so spurt that she no longer had the mood to shop for clothes. Emory is simply shameless?
found herself unable to do so. She as so fratrated that it felt shower but to endurr it.
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Howard replied with a warm and gentle smile, “Let her try on those clothes! After all, she was in there for two years, and she endured a lot of hardship!”
As he spoke, he gently patted Winona’s arm, a gesture meant to soothe her.
Another half an hour had passed, and at last, Emery was done trying on clothes. There was a large pile of clothes, shoes, and bags she had chosen.
Howard handed his card to the saleslady. In no time, they heard the saleslady say, “The transaction has been approved, and five hundred and eighty thousand has beeri transferred!”
Winona was fuming, stomping her foot in frustration. She has spent over nine hundred thousand in just half a day! My monthly allowance is just barely a million! Since when has Emery become so shameless? She wasn’t like this before! After spending several years in prison, has she finally realized the value of money! She must be afraid that the Langford family would kick her out!
In her heart, Winona made a firm resolution. I must drive her out as soon as possible and sever her ties with the Langford family! Only 1. Winona, am the true heiress of the Langford family. Emery is simply not worthy!
Emery was carrying a dozen or so shopping bags as she walked past Winona.
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She looked at Winona, who wore a face full of anger, before chuckling and asking. “What’s the matter, Winona? Are y unhappy? How about I give you what I bought?”
Winona was so frustrated that she felt suffocated. You’re as thin as a monkey! Do you think I could fit into those clothes?
Suppressing her anger, Winona forced a fake smile onto her face. “Emery, I’m not upset. If it makes you happy, then I’m happy too!”
“That’s good!”
With a slight curve on her lips, Emery walked forward confidently, carrying her shopping bags.
“Howard, look at her. Isn’t she infuriating!” Winona said in a coquettish manner, her voice dripping with sweetness.
“Let’s go, Winona!”
As he spoke, Howard took long strides and walked away.
Winona chased after him with a light jog
As the group exited the shopping mall, Winona affectionately linked her arm with Howard’s. In a soft voice, she said,
Howard, Emery is tired. Let’s let her go home first.”
Emery, who was up ahead, turned around. Her smile was radiant, her lips a vibrant red, and her teeth a brilliant white. She appeared innocent as she said, “I’m not tired at all! What else do you want to buy, Winona Jewelry
Over the past stroll was nothing more
few days, Emery had been forced to endure rigorous training in prison. To her, that than a piece of cake.
Winona’s face fell. Argh! I’m so frustrated! Does she also want to tag along to buy jewelry
*Howard…” Winona playfully shook Howard’s arm, her soft, gentle voice tickling his ear like a kitten’s paw.
“What’s the matter? Are you afraid of me tagging along, Winona? Forget it! Just take me home. I’m broke anyway and can’t go
Emery couldn’t be bothered to keep up the pretense any longer.
In truth, if it weren’t for the satisfaction of arking the two of them, she couldn’t be bothered to feign civility
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Throughout the journey, Emery didn’t utter a single word. She leaned back in her seat, eyes closed in quiet contemplation.
Winona glanced back at Emery, noticing that she seemed to have fallen asleep with her eyes closed. She then softly asked, “Howard, y–you don’t still have feelings for Emery, do you?”
Howard hadn’t expected Winona to ask such a question in front of Emery, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to respond.
“1. W–Well. Emery and I grew up together. Even without an engagement, I’ve always considered her as my sister!”
Howard spoke somewhat awkwardly.
Upon seeing his stuttering demeanor, Winona felt extremely uncomfortable. Emery was in there for two years. Haven’t you forgotten her yet!
Her face was terribly gloomy, but when she turned to face Howard, she put on a gentle smile. “What about me, Howard? Do you see me as a sister, or do you like me?”
Howard hadn’t expected Winona to be so straightforward in her questioning, and it had left his mind in complete disarray.
In reality, his family had always hoped he would get engaged to Winona. The only reason it hadn’t happened over the past. Two years was because he had been dragging his feet.
Emery could no longer marry into the Xenakis family. The Xenakis family would never accept a woman who had been in prison.
“Howard, won’t you speak up?” Winona’s gentle and soft voice echoed once again.
“Obviously, I like you!”
Upon finally hearing the answer she had been longing for, Winona rose and planted a kiss on Howard’s cheek.
The color of Howard’s face suddenly flushed red.