Chapter 982
Chapter 982:
Yelena was relieved by their avoidance; she preferred keeping her distance from their drama.
Maggie, worried Yelena might feel left out, leaned in and whispered, “They’ve been close since childhood. Their bond is strong.” Yelena just smiled, unfazed.
As they moved through the bustling mall, they went straight to a well-regarded boutique favored even by Leanna and Ellen.
Though Ellen was not particularly close to Yelena, Maggie had insisted that Yelena help Ellen pick out some clothes. Declining Maggie’s request hadn’t been an option.
Yelena browsed the racks with a discerning eye, selecting a few understated yet elegant pieces—a white knit top, a light blue floral chiffon skirt, and beige flats to complete the ensemble.
“Ellen, try these on. I think they’ll suit you perfectly,” Yelena said cheerfully, offering the entire look to Ellen.
Ellen paused, eyeing the clothes with skepticism. The simplicity of Yelena’s selections left her doubting their appeal on her.
Leanna scoffed softly. “What else could you expect from her, Ellen? Of course, she’d choose something so rustic, just like herself p>
Ellen’s reluctance grew after Leanna’s comment.
Maggie, however, took the outfit from Yelena and handed it to Ellen. “Just try them on. I think they’re quite nice p>
Ellen suspected Maggie simply didn’t want to embarrass Yelena.
While Yelena’s feelings mattered, Ellen doubted Maggie would compromise her own daughter’s happiness for it.
“Just try it on. What’s the worst that could happen p>
Ellen took the clothes with a skeptical look and disappeared into the fitting room.
When she emerged, the transformation was remarkable. The outfit’s fresh, effortless style highlighted her features, diminishing the signs of her recent sleepless nights.
She exuded a vibrant, youthful charm that captured the attention of nearby shoppers, prompting murmurs of admiration.
Despite the positive reaction, Ellen’s lips twisted into a sneer. She muttered dismissively, “It’s just average. I don’t see what the fuss is about. Honestly, the selection here is pretty underwhelming. I’m going to look at other stores p>
With a flick of her hand, she changed back into her own clothes and left the outfit crumpled on the nearest sofa, ready to stride away.
Yelena shrugged; it wasn’t surprising that Ellen didn’t like the outfit—everyone had their own taste, after all.
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When Ellen looked ready to leave, Leanna quickly stepped in. “Ellen, why rush off? I just found some new styles that I think are perfect for you. Let me pick a few for you to try on p>
Without waiting for a response, Leanna busied herself selecting clothes from the racks and soon gathered a pile of outfits for Ellen. Feeling obliged by Leanna’s enthusiasm, Ellen returned to the fitting room.
However, the outfits Leanna chose didn’t quite hit the mark.
They were trendy and pricey, but the combinations clashed, resulting in a garish look that did nothing for Ellen’s natural beauty and instead made her appear overdone and awkward.
Oblivious to the fashion disaster, Leanna beamed with satisfaction.
“Ellen, doesn’t this look amazing on you? This is the hottest style of the year p>
Ellen’s expression darkened. She couldn’t help but scoff inwardly. Was this really Leanna’s idea of an amazing look?