Karina and Rosalynn continued chatting as they made their way to the cityâs large shopping mall, with Tilda following behind in her car.
Once parked, Rosalynn received a message from Maggie, who had just arrived as well.
They all met on the ground floor of the mall.
The four women, each with their own unique style, attracted many admiring glances as they stood together, a striking sight.
âCome on, girls.
Letâs buy whatever we want today!â Karina declared boldly.
The others nodded with smiles.
âWhere should we start?â Maggie asked.
âHow about starting on the ground floor? Iâm thinking of picking up some jewelry for Elma,â Tilda suggested.
âGreat idea.
Itâs almost the new year-Iâll grab something sparkly for Haleigh too,â Karina chimed in.
âSame here.
Iâll get some for my grandma and others,â Rosalynn added with a smile.
Maggie, however, hesitated and remained silent.
Glancing at Maggie, Rosalynn could discern what was on her mind.
Maggie seemed interested in buying jewelry for her mother, yet her strained family relationships made her hesitant.
Rosalynn tenderly took Maggieâs hand and asked, âMaggie, whatâs bothering you?â
Maggie opened her mouth to speak but then stopped herself.
âIf youâre thinking about getting a gift for your mother, just go ahead and do it.
Donât overthink it.
Just fulfill your role as her daughter.
â
Encouraged by Rosalynnâs words, Maggie nodded and smiled.
âI understand.
â
Shifting the conversation, Rosalynn asked, âMaggie, is your relationship with Sanford going well?â
Maggie hummed shyly in response, but then her mood turned somber.
âJaniya still dislikes me.
â
She had spent time contemplating how to improve Janiyaâs view of her.
After discovering Janiya was a Buddhist, she visited the most renowned temple in Skrix to pray for her.
In the winter, she walked on her knees from the mountainâs base to the temple to show her devotion, eventually obtaining a blessed sachet.
Thrilled, she hurried to the Robles familyâs house to present the sachet to Janiya.