The Best Decision
She reached out to take it, but Emily shrank back, frightened.
“Fake?” Mia’s fingers brushed the smooth, delicate surface, and she immediately raised her voice for the whole room to hear. “Of course. This year’s Chanel limited edition! Evelyn, it’s bad enough you wear knockoffs yourself. Are you trying to teach your kid to do the same?”
The crowd didn’t hesitate to pile on. Their pointing and judgmental stares cut into me like knives.
“Mommy…” Emily’s eyes welled up, her small body trembling as she buried her face in my chest.