Chapter 106. Not a Doormat

Aurora’s POV

I could barely contain my excitement. For the first time in what felt like forever, I wasn’t just admiring beautiful dresses from afar—I was going to try them on.

“Oh, Aurora, look at this one!” Caroline exclaimed, holding up a gorgeous emerald gown. “It’ll look divine on you.”

I laughed, overwhelmed by the choices. “Caroline, we’ve only just started, and I already feel like I want them all.”

We moved from rack to rack, trying on everything from sleek, figure-hugging gowns to extravagant, flowing dresses fit for royalty. Each time I stepped out of the dressing room, Caroline’s eyes would light up, and we’d gush over the details—the lace, the beads, the way the fabric caught the light.

“Aurora, that gold one you tried on earlier was practically made for you,” Caroline insisted as I stood in front of the mirror, turning this way and that in a blush pink gown.

“It’s beautiful, but…” I trailed off, my gaze drifting to the growing p