#Chapter 233: Old Acquaintances

Abby “I think I just spent my life savings.” Elsie giggles as she holds up her most recent purchase: a new pair of earrings for her mother. They’re beautiful, made of translucent crystals that catch the light of the setting sun. We just spent the entire afternoon in town, and I didn’t realize until now just how much I needed this. Back when Karl and I lived together and I had more free time on my hands, Elsie and I would go out to town almost once a week. But that was before everything happened. I didn’t have a job then, or really anything to do with my spare time other than ‘Luna’ things; cutting ribbons at shop openings, volunteering, promotional stuff. Honestly, I hated it. Looking back, I’m glad that I left that life behind. And I hope I never need to fall back into that lifestyle again. The sun hangs low in the sky as Elsie and I begin making our way back to the mansion, our shopping bags filled with various items. I picked out a few new outfits, something to