Chapter 143

A few days passed in a blink.

Minnie texted Emmeline asking for accompany to the facial care center the following day.

Emmeline didn’t hesitate to accept the invitation because her skin was in a terrible state, giving her an irreplaceable opportunity for some pampering.

The doorbell rang after lunch the next day.

Emmeline swiftly opened it, knowing who her guest was.

Minnie was wearing a short gray knit dress under her brown wool coat, while Emmeline had on fitted jeans and an olive green peacoat.

“Right on schedule, Minnie,” she said cheerfully.

Minnie always hugged her whenever they met. But this time, she just stared at Emmeline’s face intently as though the latter suddenly grew two horns.

Emmeline wiped her cheeks self-consciously. “Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?”

Minnie snapped out of her daze and shook her head quickly. “Oh no, I was just thinking about the kitchen faucet and whether I turned it o