199. The Blood Stains

Chapter One Hundred And Ninety Nine

Nicki's steps echoed in the mall as she pushed through the glass doors. The afternoon sun streamed through the expansive windows, casting a warm glow across the polished floors.

Shoppers bustled about, weaving through the aisles of colorful displays and catchy sales signs. She adjusted her grip on the shopping cart and glanced around the mall, trying to find the right store.

Her family would be shocked to see her here, especially her sister, Selena. Nicki had always been clear about her disinterest in babies, even her own sister's pregnancy hadn't changed that. But today, something had stirred within her, a surprising determination to choose a gift for her soon-to-arrive niece or nephew.

She approached a store brimming with adorable baby clothes and toys. Nicki felt a twinge of unfamiliar excitement as she crossed the threshold.

A friendly sales clerk greeted her, and Nicki returned the smile with one of her own. She wasn't accustomed to the baby
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