The young sales associate, though slightly embarrassed, maintained his professionalism and quickly offered a polite smile. "Of course. I'll step aside and won't disturb you. If you need anything, just let me know."
He retreated obediently, aware that the couple exuded an air of wealth and influence, making it unwise to offend them.
As he watched Ella from a distance, a thought struck him. "Wait… isn't that Mrs. Nelson? The one everyone was talking about recently—miscarriage and a brain tumor? And that must be Eric! No wonder they seemed so familiar!"
Ella had gone through about a dozen strollers before narrowing it down to three favorites. Eric, ever indulgent, instructed the sales associate to order all three.
At this high-end boutique, bulk purchases often came with perks like complimentary delivery, so anything Ella lingered on for more than a moment was immediately added to the list.
