“Wait—Adrian, Lucy!” Brianna called after them, but they were already halfway to the entrance. She felt her stomach twist. With a resigned sigh, she followed them, dreading the conversation she knew was coming. Inside, the bright lights and colorful displays seemed to burn her eyes.
At the entrance, Brianna wanted to remind Adrian how she couldn’t afford to get him the toy today but as she watched Adrian and Lucy roam around the aisles with beaming smiles on their faces, she couldn’t help but let them enjoy the moment a little longer. “Adrian, honey, let’s go home!” she tried again.