Chapter44 Haute Couture

Lenora stepped further into the purview of the living room. She soon sought out the many boxes that littered the coffee table. James urged her to have a look and so she did. Although it wasn’t with excitement but a rather monotonous feeling as if she were being forced to the gallows. The boxes contained different things. One contained a gown, the next held diamond necklaces, teardrop earrings and a dazzling bracelet. The third box had a pair of rather high heels that didn’t look comfortable at all. They were six inch heels if not more. Lenora glanced at her stomach and winced at the sight. Her feet were already swelling up. It would be hell to wear those and pretend to be comfortable. Leaning down, she picked up the gown and ran her fingers over the soft material. It was an emerald green gown with glittering diamonds. It stood out against her skin tone. Lenora would have never picked such a daring gown for herself. She was always attracted to more modest articles of clothing.