Chapter 82

Afterward, Calla prepared to go out despite Jasmine's fervent disapproval.

Jasmine was responsible for Calla's well-being, after all. She wouldn't let Calla leave and stopped her by the door. "Ms. Sherman, Mr. Garland said you aren't allowed to leave the house. If I let you out, he'll reprimand me later."

As Calla put on her shoes, she explained, "I'll bear the consequences. Jasmine, I don't have appropriate clothes to visit my parents-in-law. You know how important first impressions are. Do you want me to become a thorn in their eye?"

Jasmine thought for a moment and eventually relented. She could only insist, "I'll go with you. If anything happens, at least there'll be someone to take care of you."

Calla exclaimed, "Jasmine, you're wonderful!"

Soon, the two went to the mall.

In the span of one afternoon, Calla bought multiple sets of clothing, a few pairs of shoes, and many bags. She used Mercer's card to pay for all of them, of course. After all, she was going to visit hi