Chapter 91

Teri was chattering away beside me. "I told you! Logan likes you! Ari, seriously, compared to that lowlife scumbag Elijah, Mr. Wood is an absolute catch! "He's got it all—character, family background, and power. He's miles ahead of anyone else. "Ari, don't overthink it. You and Elijah have been a mess for ages. This is just things falling into place like they were meant to." In the end, I chose a moon-white modified nightgown embroidered with plum blossoms. I hadn't worn it before and wasn't even sure why I had bought it in the first place. The quality and craftsmanship suggested it was handmade. I held it up in front of me and smiled, satisfied. Noticing I wasn't saying much, Teri quickly started helping me with accessories. We picked out a set of pearl jewelry, and she gathered my hair into an elegant bun. "Ta-da!" Teri spun me around to face the full-length mirror, beaming with pride. "See? I told you, Ari! You look gorgeous!" I looked at my reflection, a soft smile on my