Sierra looked a little embarrassed as she replied to Halsey, “I was just about to head home, but I don’t

    bike.”

    have money for a cab. I was thinking about finding a shar

    She nced around. “But there aren’t any shared bikes around, so I was about to look for one.” Halsey smiled. “Don’t worry about finding a bike. Where are you heading? We’ll give you a ride.” Sierra’s eyes lit up, though she hesitated. “Are you sure? I don’t wanna waste your time.”

    Halsey shook her head. “No problem. Get in.”

    Halsey opened the back door.

    Sierra didn’t refuse this time. She looked at Shaun and smiled brightly. “Thank you, Mr. Lane.”

    She slid into the back seat.

    Shaun nced at Halsey. “You too, get in.”

    Halsey climbed into the passenger seat. Shaun settled into the driver’s seat and pressed the eleratorb, /bthen the luxury car glided smoothly onto the street.

    Halsey turned her head. “Where do you live?”

    Sierra sighed. “My dad’s not home, and I didn’t bring the keys, so I can’t get in. bIf /byou two have somewhere to go, I cane along.”

    Halsey and Shaun were heading to try on wedding dresses.

    Halsey said, “Yeah, I guess you cane with us. We’re going to the bridal shop.”

    Sierra’s eyes sparkled. “Wowb, /byou’re going to try on wedding dresses? I hope I’m not bothering you by tagging along! Mr. Lane, you don’t mind having me as a third wheel, right?”

    She nced yfully at Shaun in the driver’s seat.

    Shaun didn’t look at her. Calmly, he said one single word, “Nope.”

    Halseyughed. “It’s no problem. Let’s go together.”

    Sierra nodded. “Okay.”

    Half an hourter, the luxury car pulled up in front of the bridal shop. The three of them walked inside.

    The shop manager came out, greeting them warmly. “Mr. Lane, wee!”

    Shaun asked, “Have the dresses arrived?”

    The manager nodded. “Yes, they’re here Mr and Mrs. Lane, right this way, please*

    Shaun, Halsey, and Sierra followed inside. The manager drew back a curtain, revealing a breathtaking

    wedding gown

    The dress was fully custom–made, delicately embroidered withce and tulle, and adorned with sparkling diamonds that caught every eye,

    “Mrs. Lane, this is the gown Mr. Lanemissioned. It has ten thousand diamonds, symbolizing thesting love between the two of you.”

    Halsey looked at Shaun. “Ten thousand? That’s a lot!”

    Shaun’s soft smile met hers. “Only the best for you,”

    The manager beamed. “Wow, you two are so sweet and happy together”

    Sierra stared at the gown, her envy clear. She wanted that happiness for herself.

    The manager said to Halsey, “Mrs. Lane, shall we go try it on now?”

    Halsey looked at Shaun lovingly. “Wait for me. I’ll be quick.”

    Shaun ruffled her hair. “Okay,”

    Halsey followed the manager into the fitting room.

    Shaun settled on the sofa, casually picking up a business magazine to read,

    Sierra moved closer, a sly smile on her face. “Hey, Mr. Lane.”

    Shaun didn’t react. Sitting on the deep–red sofa, he kept his gaze on the magazine, clearly ignoring her. Sierra might as well have been invisible.