Chapter Sixty-one

Emma and her mother, Elizabeth, strolled along the bustling downtown streets, their footsteps revealing the satisfaction that filled the air. Their laughter from the restaurant they had just left still danced in their hearts.

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the hum of the city life surrounded them, but Emma’s mind was far from the present moment. As they turned a corner, Emma’s gaze drifted toward a restaurant they had dined at a few days ago – a place that had haunted her since.

That evening had been marked by her dread of being seen by one of her friends, who belonged to a more affluent circle. She was certain Sarah would mock her for dining at a place considered beneath their usual social standing.

Everyone knew that Emma’s family was bankrupt, and she anticipated the merciless humiliation that would follow. As their car approached their mansion minutes later, Elizabeth turned to Emma with a fond smile.

“Remember that first restaurant we sat in, Emma?” Elizabeth asked, her e
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