First Mrs. Sterling chose some clothes for Serena Sullivan at a different mall.
Serena watched as First Mrs. Sterling swiftly settled the bill and instructed the staff to send the items to Deepwood, recalling how First Mrs. Sterling protected her earlier.
It was like when she was little, a group of bullies knew she didn't have a dad and threw stones at her at school, breaking her forehead and causing her much pain.
Claire Sullivan hurried to the school's infirmary and argued with the bullies' parents.
Her fierce demeanor did not match the fashionable and stylish Claire Sullivan, something Serena had never seen before.
Nonetheless, Serena always remembered this incident.
"Serena, I need to head to the restaurant."
It's ten thirty now, approaching the restaurant's peak hours.
"Alright," Serena responded. She planned to leave with First Mrs. Sterling when her phone buzzed with a message from Finn Chandler.
"Mom, a friend is coming over."
