Chapter 239
This boutique was renowned for its exquisite, handcrafted gowns, the work of a tailor with over half a century of experience.
The uniqueness and craftsmanship, thus, commanded a steep price.
Only Nawrin’s elite shopped here for their most significant events.
As Belinda and Kristopher stepped out of the car and entered the store, Belinda couldn’t help but admire the luxurious dresses showcased in the window displays.
Despite their hefty price tags, their beauty was undeniable.
When Belinda and Kristopher had tied the knot, Anthony had been keen on getting her wedding dress custom-made from this very shop for a lavish ceremony. But Belinda had declined.
At the time, Kristopher had just lapsed into a coma, and the Cox Group was floundering, its future hanging by a thread.
Belinda, who avoided extravagance, saw little reason to celebrate their marriage with grandeur. Instead, she convinced Anthony to allocate the funds toward stabilizing the company.
Grasping her hand, Anthony had made a promise: once the Cox Group regained stability, or if Kristopher awoke, he would ensure Belinda had her custom wedding dress for the perfect ceremony.
To ease his concerns, Belinda had given him a heartfelt smile and agreed enthusiastically.
Later, after Kristopher’s recovery, Anthony proposed a belated wedding celebration. However, Kristopher declined.
He confessed that he couldn’t offer Belinda a wedding because he didn’t love her, but as a token of gratitude for her unwavering care, he would instead host a lavish birthday party for her.
That day, Anthony had lectured him extensively, but Kristopher remained resolute, insisting the most he could muster was a birthday celebration.
The subject was quickly forgotten, never to be brought up again. Now separated from Kristopher, Belinda realized he had never thrown her a wedding or the birthday party he had once promised.
This thought filled her with a wave of sadness.
Had Kristopher not taken her out today, she might have completely forgotten his earlier promise to celebrate her birthday, which had just slipped by unnoticed the day before.
It seemed he might not even recall the date.
“Kristopher!” Cathy’s voice, bursting with excitement, shattered Belinda’s gloomy thoughts.
Looking up, Belinda saw Cathy, dressed in a flowing sky-blue gown adorned with shimmering crystals, hurrying towards them, her face radiating happiness.
“What brought on this sudden desire to get me flowers?” she asked, her voice tinged with surprise and delight. Grabbing the bouquet from Kristopher, she buried it in her arms.
Her face in the red roses, Cathy breathed in their scent deeply. “Such a large bouquet! It’s my favorite! It must be ninety-nine roses?”
Maggie, who was carefully holding up her own dress, joined in. “Ninety-nine roses mean everlasting love, you know. Kristopher has turned quite the romantic since you returned, Cathy!