In the end, Macey bought two gowns as well as outfits for the twins. Knowing Augustus, he wouldn’t be satisfied with anything less and she hated shopping enough to only be bothered with it once. She managed a small victory in beating Stephen to the credit machine and paid for the clothes herself. He wanted to take them to a jewelry store, but Macey refused. She was not one for flashy shows of wealth, preferring to keep things simple.
Stephen didn’t press the issue. Mister DaLair had expected as much. If he insisted, he would buy jewelry at a later date and present it to her. Stephen had taken careful note of their purchases, so he could relate color and style should Augustus choose to shop for accessories.
Once they had finished shopping, they paused to eat. Aria and Caden vot
