counting money.
Watching her excitement, a spark of hope gradually ignited in my heart. Perhaps leaving Raymond truly was my rebirth.
After several trips to Garrisonville with Lily to purchase inventory, my horizons expanded significantly. Women in Garrisonville dressed much more boldly and fashionably than those in our hometown. They walked the streets with confidence and flair.
For the first time, I realized women could live so vibrantly and freely.
Following the example of these modern women, I got my hair permed. I started wearing fashion clothes we had bought wholesale from Garrisonville, which gave me a completely trendy look.
Lily said I seemed like a different person, radiating confidence.
So, when I saw Raymond again, it felt like a lifetime had passed.
I was busy attending to customers when I glimpsed Victoria picking up a red dress. She held it against herself, her face unable to hide how much she liked it.
What an unfortunate coincidence!
www.
I laughed coldly to myself and continued serving customers, pretending not to see them.
“Vicky, we just got paid this month, but we still need to buy groceries. This dress is too expensive. Let’s forget it, okay?”
Raymond’s facial features were all twisted. His heart was probably aching at the thought of spending money.
Victoria was not pleased and pouted. “No way. You used to buy things for me willingly. Why not now?”
Before, I was the one managing the household expenses, so Raymond could spend all his maney on Victoria. Now that I was gone, he finally understood how expensive daily necessities were. Well, that served him right!
Raymond was about to persuade her further when the sharp–eyed Victoria spotted me. “Minnie, are you working here now? I thought you had gone back to your village.”
Her tone carried a hint of provocation, her eyes full of smugness. It was as if she had found someone to show off to.
Meanwhile, Raymond’s expression was uncomfortable.
I gave them a cold smile. “What work I do now is none of your business. We have nothing to do with each other.”
