Lauren POV Today felt… different. Exciting. Alive. For the first time since I got back, my mind wasn’t consumed by plans, confrontation, or fear. Today, I was going to my store. My baby. Lauren Luxe. Just thinking about it made my heart swell. I had missed it so much. The space. The energy. My team. Kate. God, I missed Kate. I knew I had told myself I would focus on settling everything at home first—handle the drama, confront Andre, expose Julia… But honestly? I couldn’t wait anymore. I needed this. I needed something that reminded me of who I was outside of all the chaos. So after breakfast, I found my mom in the living room and cleared my throat. “I’m heading out today,” I said. She looked up immediately. “Where to?” “My store.” Her eyes widened slightly. “Oh.” There was a pause. Then— “I’ll come with you.” I blinked. “Mom…” “I’ll come with you,” she repeated, already standing up. I sighed softly. Ever since I got back, she had been… Attached. Ev
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