Mum took a fall, but stands by model daughter

Teenager Cassa Tan has been modelling for a year, with the support of her mother Yvone Lim. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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SINGAPORE – At the recent Shanghai Fashion Week, which wrapped on April 1, Ms Yvone Lim missed a step, tumbled down a flight of stairs and tore both ligaments in her ankles.

Bystanders wanted to rush her to the hospital, but the 54-year-old business broker said no.

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