Chapter 7

The heavy scent of disinfectant hung in the hospital corridor.

The doctor studied my follow-up report.

"Miss Selene,your stomach ulcer is very severe.

If you don't eat regularly and manage your stress,you risk a perforation."

"I'll prescribe you some medication.

You need to rest and take care of yourself during this time."

I took the prescription slip and thanked him.

Walking out of the hospital with my medicine,

I passed a high-end custom dress boutique.

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows,I spotted two familiar figures.

Kyle was sitting on a sofa,flipping through a weapons magazine.

Elara stood before the mirror in a mermaid-style gown adorned with moonstone fragments,slowly twirling,her face glowing with quiet delight.

That was my dress.

The ceremonial gown I had custom-ordered from the Elven Realm six months ago.

It had only just arrived last week.

The sizing was a bit loose.

Kyle had offered to bring it in for alterations so I could wear it for the official ceremony.

As it turned out,it was being adjusted to fit Elara.

"Kyle,does it look good?"

Elara lifted the hem of the dress,smiling shyly.

Kyle looked up,his eyes full of undisguised amazement.

"It's beautiful.It suits you perfectly."

"But...this is Selene's dress.Won't she be upset if I wear it?"

Elara bit her lip,looking conflicted.