Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

Chapter 144

He knew Cecilia wasn’t one for pearls; emeralds were more her style. These days, with pearls being farmed left and right, they hardly seemed special enough for her to wear. It meant that this particular necklace couldn’t have been her purchase.

Among her acquaintances, those who’d dare gift her jewelry were few, and even then, she’d only accept pieces that resonated with her

taste.

This pearl necklace had Rachel written all over it. That woman always aimed to be unconventional.

The thing was, it wasn’t worth much–a mere trinket. Just enough to make it awkward for Cecilia to decline.

Cecilia whispered, “I do like it. The craftsmanship is quite exquisite and it’s just a bit of fun to wear, that’s all.”

Tyrone squinted his eyes at her, “Take it off. Toss it. Don’t dawdle.”

When Tyrone got heated, family ties meant zip for him. It didn’t matter if she was his mother.

Cecilia couldn’t stand up to him. Through clenched teeth, she retorted, “Fine, I’ll toss it. Humph.”

flung it to the floor. “Wilma,

scooped up the

called out, “Throw it far!”

ma’am,” Wilma replied.

icy, “Mom, remember what I said. Keep your distance from her.

gou’re just a

her

down, “I’m just bored, okay? You’re never home, and I’ve got

live with dad,”

you dare mention him. I want to hear nothing about him, save for

in his parents‘ affairs. They had always been this way, and nothing was going

“By the way, when I played cards yesterday, Mrs. Harrington asked about her daughter’s upcoming 18th

his forehead, “We’ll see.”

again, “Wait, about that necklace you’re tossing, you owe me a new one. I want the best.”

blowing out a breath of irritation, fished out a couple of quarters

then.”

Cecilia felt like shoving the coins back down

quarters for jewelry?

the table and stood up in fury, “Get back

surprise, Tyrone actually turned around.