Chapter 35

• The mirror reflected Laura's beaming confidence as she adorned herself in the morning, her excitement for the new developments in her plaza adding an extra sparkle to her already beautiful presence.
• As Laura got ready to leave, Harriet appeared with a sly look on her face, trying to stir up trouble. She questioned the success of the plaza renovation, injecting an air of tension into the morning.
• "Are you this happy because you have created an opportunity to move about as you like?" Harriet asked.