Chapter 17 Paisley .
Brittanys voice was laced with false pity , her expression one of barely contained amusement , as if looking at some stray dog .
Dont be in front of me and Mom .
I know youre upset that Mom wanna buy me this gown .
Its okay .
I dont want it anymore .
Christinas face was as cold as ice , her eyes narrowing as the crowd around them began to notice the tension .
Her gaze was practically burning through Paisley .
Get out of here , do you hear me ? Stop embarrassing yourself .
Before Paisley could respond , a voice rang out , cutting through the tension like a knife .
Whats going on here ? Whats all this fuss about ? Emery appeared , draped in a stunning gown of her own , hands on her hips .
She stormed up , pushing Brittany aside with a firm shove , and stood next to Paisley , glaring daggers at Christina and Brittany .
You two are causing a scene in my shop ? Christina and Brittany , caught off guard by Emerys presence , managed to rein in their irritation , their tone shifting to something more polite almost syrupy sweet as they turned to her.
After all , they still wanted the gown Ms.
Collins , Christina began , her voice smooth and practiced , my daughter would really love this gown .
Were willing to pay anything for it .
She stepped forward , pulling Brittany along with her , eager to make hier introduction to Emery , But before they could get any closer , Emery raised a single hand , halting them several feet away , her gaze scanning Brittany from head to toe like a machine .
She clicked her tongue , shaking her head in mock disapproval .
This gown is custom made for my best friend , Paisy .
Your daughters shaped like a teenage boy .
She doesnt exactly strike me as someone whod be able to pull it off .
You think shes worthy of wearing something I made With a flourish , Emery mimicked the way Brittany had held onto Christina earlier , looping her arm around Paisleys .
Sorry , Paisy , she said with exaggerated sweetness .
I wasnt paying attention , and it seems some cockroaches have decided to crawl in .
Sorry if theyve grossed you out .
Paisley bit her lip , trying ng not to laugh at Emerys ruthless wit .
When she starts g getting sarcastic , she really doesnt hold back .
At the humiliation , Christinas face turned bright red with fury , her mouth hanging open in disbelief as she glared at Emery and sputtered , her voice trembling with indignation .
Paisley .
You … she Brittany , on the other hand , wood , frozen , shocked .
1 cant believe it .
Paisley is actually friends with Ms.
Collins ? The realization hit her like a cold slap .
It seemed like everything slieknew about the situation had just been turned upside down .
Emery wasnt fazed in the least , her expression cool and dismissive as she shot back , What are you still standing around for ? Youre waiting for me to kick your asses , or what ? Her voice was thick with irritation , and she didnt care one bit that other customers in the store could hear Youre kicking us out ? Do you know who I am ? Do you know who my daughter is Christinas voice was sharp , but beneath her arrogance , there was a tinge of vulnerability .
This was the first time anyone had dared to treat her like this , and she was seething, Emerys eyes gleamed with amusement as she dismissed Christina with a wave of her hand .
I dont care who you are .
Get out , or I have security escort you out .
Her words were cutting , and the disdain in her tone was palpable .
The crowd around them had only grown , with several people now filming the scene on their phones .
Brittany , eager to avoid further embarrassment , tugged at Christinas arm and whispered urgently , Mom , lets just go .
We dont need this .
Brittany had landed a leading role in a major production , and Christina , fully aware of how important this moment was for her daughters career , reluctantly conceded .

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Before they left Christina shot our last venomous look at Paisley .
You can forget about ever coming back to our family .
Well never accept you .
Pift .
Shut up already , you pathetic wretch Emery muttered , as if Christina and Brittany were nothing more than a bad smell .
She even waved her hand dismissively in their direction as they walked away , as if trying to push the negative energy out of the store .
She then the turned to the cleaning staff , ordering them to wipe down the store again , as though the place had been tainted .
Paisley couldnt help but chuckle at Emerys fire , but at the same time , she felt a warmth in her chest .
Alright , enough of thut , Paisley said , trying to suppress her unile Want this supposed to be our lunch date ! We should go eat .
Lets go , lin starving , Erry said , pulling Paisley toward the door .
But just then , Paisleys phone rang .
Paisley glanced at the screens Renas kindergarten , she muttered under her breath , her stomach sinking She answered the call and then froze , her face slowly losing all color as she listened to the voice on the other end .
1/2 Dreame Read Bromance Chapter 17 Whats wrong ? Did something happen to my goddaughter ? Did she get bullied Emerys voice was sharp with worry , her concern obvious Paidey shook her head , her voice still in shock .
No , no .
Its not that .
Kenas been in a fight .
She hit two other kids The kindergarten had called to ask her to come in and sort things out .
The lunch they had planned was never meant to be .
As she walked Paisley out of the store , Emery couldnt stop praising .
My goddaughter is amazing , so touch Paisley , however , was anything but amused .
Her nerves were tight with worry as she hurried to her car , quickly starting the engine and speeding off toward the kindergarten .
Every second felt like it counted , and she couldnt shake the concern gnawing at her 2/2