Chapter 256: Anger
Adeline stepped out of the estate, shielding her eyes from the bright afternoon sun. After spending a week locked inside her room, the sunlight felt almost too harsh, but she forced herself to keep walking. She had no choice. Isabelle’s wedding was today, and she needed a dress.
Layla joined her just outside the gates, her usual cheerful energy shining through. "Finally decided to come back to the land of the living?" she teased, nudging Adeline’s side.
Adeline rolled her eyes. "I didn’t die, Layla. I was just... Resting."
"For a whole week?" Layla raised an eyebrow. "That’s not resting. That’s hibernating."
Adeline ignored her and started walking toward the shopping district. "Are you coming or not?"
Layla grinned and caught up. "Of course, I need a dress too. And my mother was invited as well, so I should probably find something nice."
The Eastern Duchess had received an invitation to Isabelle and Alaric’s wedding, which wasn’t a surprise.
The streets were bustling with people, as expected. Merchants called out to passing nobles, advertising their finest fabrics and accessories. Carriages rolled by, carrying ladies dressed in elegant gowns and gentlemen in expensive suits.
The boutique they entered was a well-known establishment, with walls lined with dresses of all colors and styles. It was the same place she met Isabelle and Victoria for the first time.
Layla immediately rushed to the racks, eagerly flipping through gowns, while Adeline took her time.
Just as she reached for a dress, a familiar voice made her freeze.