NovelApexChapter 1443:
That evening, just past five, Hadley wrapped up filming.
She was still removing her makeup when Elissa arrived—they had plans.
Elissa wanted Hadley to help her choose a gift.
They left the film set and headed straight for Evergrand Mall.
On the way, Hadley glanced at her. “Who's it for?”
“My mom.”
Hadley was caught off guard. In all the tshe’d known Elissa, this was the first tshe'd ever mentioned her
mother.
Noticing the surprised look on her friend's face, Elissa smiled. “She lives abroad. Her birthday’s coming up, so |
wanted to send her something.”
“Oh.” Hadley nodded, hesitating for a moment. “She hasn't visited Srixby at all over the years?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No.” Elissa shook her head, her smile fading just a little. “When I first chere with Robin, she didn’t approve.
To her, returning here meant choosing my father’s side. She saw it as betrayal.”
That was when their relationship began to strain.
And as Elissa’s life spiraled further out of control, their conversations grew more infrequent.
Still, every year on her mother’s birthday, Elissa sent a gift.
“Let’s not get into that.” Elissa smiled again. “Just helppick something nice later, okay?”
“Sure.”
Since it was a gift for Elissa’s mother, they headed straight to the women’s accessories section when they
arrived at Evergrand Mall.
After browsing for a bit, they cacross a pearl necklace that caught both their eyes.
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“I think this would be perfect for her,” Hadley said.
“It is.” Elissa glanced at the price tag and winced slightly. “A little expensive, though.”
Hadley offered without thinking, “Do you wantto—"
“No need.” Elissa cut her off gently. “She’s my mom. | can’t let you pay for this.”
She raised her phone. “I'll just put it on my card and pay in installments.”
Hadley frowned. “Are you sure? Maybe pick a less pricey one?”
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She turned to the sales associate. “Could you wrap this necklace, please?”
“Of course. Right this way to the register.”
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“No, thank you.” Hadley waved it off. She wasn’t planning to buy anything.
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