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Chapter Twelve
"Welcome to Hot and Wanting boutique!" The officers-in-charge greeted us as we walked through the doors.
I smiled at them, but the others ignored them like they had not said a word. Wasn't it rude to ignore them that way? I looked away from the officers, my cheeks hot.
"Let's try this section." Pelummi pointed to the casual section on the left.
"I would really need some comfortable outfits to slay while I'm home with my baby," Ify announced.
"Your baby? Please, just call those potbellies sugar daddy." Tope mocked.
Ify waved her off as we walked through various rows of outfits. They were all beautiful and looked incredibly cosy. Unable to resist, I flicked my hands through the materials softly.
The shop keeper arranged them according to shades. It was all very aesthetic to the eyes. There was a wool sweater that caught my eyes and I imagined wearing it when my tummy started
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