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Ella
Saturday morning came too slowly, but it finally came around, and I was determined to keep my promise to Lilith. She’d tried to protest when I’d told her we were going shopping, insisting that she didn’t need anything new and I needed to rest, but I wasn’t taking no for an answer.
Besides, I had to get out of that f*****g house.
“You spoil me too much already,” she said as we walked through the downtown shopping district. “I don’t need you spending your money on me.”
“It’s my money, and I can spend it however I want.” I linked my arm through hers, steering her toward a nearby clothing boutique. “Besides, when was the last time someone bought you something just because they wanted to?”
Lilith’s steps slowed. “Ella, dear, you don’t have to—”
“I want to.” I sto
