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“Dad,Mom,I’m treating you today.Let’s celebrate your anniversary properly!”
Mom smiled,tapping my forehead gently.”You’re always full of ideas.”
“We’re too old for anniversaries,”Dad grumbled,but his eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Our family of four dressed casually,like any ordinary family,and headed out.No luxury cars or drivers,just simple warmth.
However, this warmth didn’t last long before it was broken by a few uninvited guests.
“Ethan, I want this!”
“Okay,anything Chloe wants,I’ll buy it all!”
It seemed that being kicked out of the hotel didn’t affect their mood at all.
Ethan,his parents,and Chloe were at a luxury brand counter.Chloe was fawning over a designer bag,batting her eyes at Ethan.
Ethan couldn’t resist her charm, pulled out a card to pay for it.
His mother pursed her lips.”You’ve got a wife and forgot your mom.When have you ever bought me a bag this pricey?”
Ethan grinned smugly.”Pick one, Mom. Money’s no issue—I’ll swipe without blinking.”
I frowned and was just about to go over and question them. That was my secondary card he was using.
Ethan’s mom spotted me,decked out in designer clothes.Seeing my plainly dressed family,she sneered.
“Why are you here ?Can you afford to shop here?”
I nearly laughed. Ethan was clearly holding my supplementary card in his hand.
“Sir,your bag.”
The saleswoman handed Ethan the bag,but his mom snatched it,waving it in my face.
“See this?My son bought it. This bag costs thousands dollar—more than your salary for months. Can you afford it?”
I looked at Ethan,wondering if he felt any shame using my card to show off.
Unexpectedly, He didn’t. Instead, he just smirked.”Abigail,see?I don’t need you.I won’t keep indulging your petty,jealous princess act.”
Chloe gazed at Ethan adoringly.
“Ms.Sterling,if I’m not mistaken, the bag in your hand is the latest Gucci bag.Now that you and Ethan are done,shouldn’t you return it to him?”
Ethan smugly patted Chloe’s face.
Henry,silent and stone-faced,gave me a look that screamed,”This is the guy you picked?”
I sheepishly touched my nose and lowered my head.
But this scene, in the eyes of the Ethan’s family, was like fear and inferiority.
They grew bolder.Ethan shouted to the mall manager,”How do you let just anyone in here?This makes me question your standards!”
The manager hurried over,glanced at us,and froze.
Ethan sneered.”Get security!Kick these nobodies out!”
I watched him like he was a clown.My father spoke sharply.
“Did you hear that?Get these arrogant fools out.”
