"Good day, ladies. These two sets of clothes you’re looking at came to our store recently, and they are both limited edition. Each of them has only one set available." The salesgirl said enthusiastically.
"Great, it's limited edition. Lionel will be uniquely dressed up if he wears this." Karen Joy handed the shirt to the salesgirl and said, "I want this. Please pack it up."
The salesgirl was delighted to meet such an easygoing customer. Her smile brightened as she said, "Okay. Have a look at the other styles. The clothes on that side are all new arrivals."
"Alright, we'll take a look." Karen Joy turned to look at Silvia and ushered, "Silvia, look for another two sets of clothes. If you like, we will buy them. Anyway, my brother said that he will be paying for it, so you don't need to be thrifty."
"You two must be sisters," the salesgirl chimed in as she glanced at both Karen Joy and Silvia. They resembled each other and were shopping together. Hence, the salesgirl assumed they were sisters.
Hearing this, Silvia's hands stiffened slightly. She didn’t know what to respond, but luckily Karen Joy was there to help her out. "Yes, we are sisters. You see, we both look so beautiful. You'd know when you look at us."
Karen Joy dismissed the salesgirl with a halftruthful sentence. The salesgirl did not ask further, so Karen Joy recommended all kinds of outfits to Silvia excitedly.
Under Karen Joy’ s encouragement, Silvia bought a set of clothes for Jayden and also, a tie and a pair of shoes. In fact, there were still many clothes that she wanted to buy, but she was worried that Jayden would not like them so she restrained herself.
On the way home, Silvia's heart was filled with apprehension. She was afraid that Jayden would put up a fuss in front of everyone. Fortunately, Karen Joy comforted her, "Silvia, you really don't have to worry. I’d already said that Jayden would definitely like clothes."
"But... what if he doesn't?" Silvia held the shopping bag in her arms and thought gloomily, "You may not know that your brother is very bad-tempered and always bullies me. He is not as gentle as Lionel."
Speaking of Lionel, Karen Joy couldn't help smiling whenever he was mentioned. "I met Lionel when I was four years old. However, not long after, he disappeared. Later, I found him after searching for a long time."
"What happened?" asked Silvia. Although Karen Joy made it sound simple, Silvia knew that the process must have been challenging. Fortunately, Karen Joy was persistent and found Lionel in the end, and it concluded in their lovely marriage.
"It's a long story, but it's all in the past. Now, Lionel belongs to me alone, and no one can take him away from me." Karen Joy did not want to mention the sorrowful memories from the past anymore. Every time she thought about it, she was still worried that Lionel would disappear one day when she woke up.
"Well, we should hold on to the present rather than regretting when we lose it." Silvia heard of the hurdles Karen Joy had been through. So, Silvia was more ascertained that she must focus on the present, and her life with Jayden. She must not have any regrets.
"Silvia, it's good you can think this way." Karen Joy laughed, "My parents are very loving. I learned a lot from them. There would be some minor conflicts between husband and wife. However, as long as you understand each other's feelings, any obstacle would pass!"
"The relationship between your parents is indeed enviable. Their children are grown-ups now, but they are still so loving!" When it came to Kevin and Karen, Silvia couldn't help but think of her own parents.
Silvia's parents also loved each other, but sadly, her father, Kurtson, was not that fortunate. Silvia's mother was then hospitalized for depression over Kurtson's death. But now, Silvia's mother had gradually accepted her husband's departure. Everything was alright, and it would be better in the future.
"In fact, my father has always blamed himself for not protecting my mother well that year. My mother was captured and had me removed from her womb prematurely. She was then kept away from him for three years." Karen Joy only found out about all of this later in life. Hence, when she thought of her mother's hardships, she decided to be more caring for her mother.
"You were removed prematurely?" Silvia had only seen such a scene from TV shows, and she never expected it to have occurred to the people around her. She couldn't help but ask, "Karen, is that true?"
Karen chuckled and answered, "Silvia, don't be frightened. All these things have passed, and now no one can hurt any of my parents' loved ones."
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