Grace stood her ground, insisting on the $15,000 bag despite her daughter’s ongoing objections.
From a distance, Ethan noticed the commotion brewing between Lily and Grace. He couldn’t hear the words, but the sharp movements of their gestures and their expressions left no doubt that tensions were high.
“What now?” he muttered under his breath, irritation clear in his tone. He rubbed his temples briefly before striding toward the two women, his long steps filled with determination.
“What’s going on here? You two look like you’re about to start a full-blown argument,” Ethan said, his voice calm but authoritative.
Both women turned to face him, their expressions starkly different—Grace looked indignant, while Lily was visibly frustrated.
“She won’t let me buy this bag!” Grace declared, h
