Valerie Thorne’s POV:

Today was going to be a good day.

The sunshine was brightening the cloudy sky. The cold air mixed with sunshine gave me a relaxed feeling. I decided to buy myself some more clothes and some groceries on the way back.

I walked past small shops first, looking at the mannequins dressed in different beautiful outfits. I stopped at one store and looked at my reflection in the glass. My hair was slightly messy from the wind, and my cheeks were flushed due to the sunshine ...