Caroline put down the magazine and stood up, asking the saleswoman, "Is the dress ready?"

"It should be. I'll check right away." The saleswoman gave her a grateful look before hurrying off.

Gloria watched Caroline, jealousy stirring inside. If Caroline had married Adam Brown, she wouldn't have had such luck shopping at places like this.

"Carol, what event are you attending?" Gloria approached, trying to link arms with Caroline in a friendly manner, but Caroline coldly ...