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.”

and flung it to the

hurried over, scooped up the necklace, and bolted outside.

out, “Throw it

thing, ma’am,” Wilma

what I said. Keep your distance from her.

gou’re just a

in her game.”

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

could go abroad and live

I want to hear nothing

had always been this way, and nothing was

Mrs. Harrington asked about her daughter’s upcoming 18th birthday bash. She

forehead,

about that necklace you’re tossing, you

breath of irritation, fished out a couple of quarters Quintessa had given him and tossed

then.”

Cecilia felt like shoving the coins back

quarters for

her hand on the table

around.