Chapter 191
Chapter 191
She thought, ‘Yannis should be like a work of art, meant to be admired from afar, not doing all these things for me!
Soon, the fitting models arrived in two groups: one showcasing Maisie’s signature edgy and sporty styles, and the other featuring looks tailored for
Zinnia.
Since Zinnia was open to any style, the sales associate used her sharp fashion sense to select outfits.
for the fitting models to try on.
Maisie’s eyes lit up as she saw the outfits on the fitting models. She felt every suit looked perfect on Zinnia. Grinning, she turned to Zinnia and asked, “Zinnia, which one do you like best?”
No girl could resist beautiful clothes, and Zinnia was no exception. The sales associate had an impeccable eye for fashion, and every outfit on the models looked so stunning that Zinnia found herself at a loss, unable to decide which one she liked best.
“We’ll take them all,” Maisie declared, waving her hand before Zinnia could even hesitate.
Zinnia said, “Maisie, I already have plenty of clothes. We don’t need to buy so many.” She’d never splurged on clothes like this before; the only thing she’d ever bought in bulk was medicinal herbs.
Maisie insisted, “Let’s buy them all. After all, it’s Mom footing the bill. Today, we’re going all out, Zinnia. Every one of these outfits is gorgeous, and you’ll Yook stunning in them. You’re our little princess, and princesses deserve to dress like royalty.”
Maisie grinned and ruffled Zinnia’s hair. “Next batch,” she casually instructed the sales associate standing nearby.
The sales associate beamed with delight and immediately ushered the fitting models away to change into the next set of outfits.
Eventually, Maisie stopped looking at clothes for herself altogether and focused entirely on picking out outfits for Zinnia.
“Not these two, and not this one,” Maisie declared, pointing at the off–shoulder, crop–top, deep V–neck, and high–slit outfits on the model.
She thought, ‘Zinnia is still too young for outfits like that. She is already stunning now. If she dresses in clothes like that, those guys would probably be vying with each other to take her home.
‘As her good friend and sister, I need to protect her. Those clothes are not allowed.‘
Observing the clothes Maisie picked out, the sales associate quickly grasped her selection criteria and professionally arranged for the fitting models to change into alternative, more suitable outfits.
Maisie went through batch after batch of outfits. It took so long that Zinnia grew weary. Slumping lazily on the sofa, her eyelids heavy with drowsiness, Zinnia was barely able to keep her eyes open.
When Maisie called for yet another change, Zinnia tugged at her sleeve. Zinnia let out a sleepy yawn and murmured, “Maisie, isn’t this enough? We’ve already bought so many.”
Outside, the sky was growing dark, dusk settling over the city. With October approaching, night was falling earlier than before.
But in the dazzling metropolis of Jinston, even as night fell, a riot of neon lights came alive, turning darkness into day. The city became a world of glitz and glamour, so different from the simple, sun–up–to–sun–down rhythm of life in a small town.
Noticing that Zinnia was getting sleepy, Maisie chuckled and said, “Let’s finish this round and then go eat.” Spotting the new arrivals, her eyes lit up with excitement. Pointing at the outfit on the lead model, she said, “That one’s gorgeous. Bring that one over!”
Zinnia glanced over and saw that it was a matching set.
The outfit was a soft pastel green set: a loose, mint–green top paired with a flowing skirt in the same delicate hue.
Casual yet elegant, comfortable yet graceful, it looked on the fitting model like the first tender buds bursting with life on a tree branch in early spring, full
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of youthful energy.
“Zinnia, go try it on now. After you change, we’ll go eat,” Maisie said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
