They went shopping the next day. All Mia had to do was tell Adrian and he gave a nod and told her to get good work clothes while shopping. She was surprised that he let her go so easily but she wisely kept her mouth shut.

Amelia bought the things she needed while Mia bought some work clothes and thick sweaters and jackets because of the cold.

Mia did not miss the way the woman at the counter looked at her twice when she brought the black card to pay and she did not miss the way the woman received it with trembling hands. It made her amused until she...