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.”

the floor. “Wilma,

up the necklace, and bolted outside.

called out, “Throw it

thing, ma’am,” Wilma replied.

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

gou’re just a

in her

bored, okay? You’re

go abroad and live with dad,” he

he’s dead, don’t you dare mention him. I want to hear nothing about him, save for his funeral notice.”

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

the subject, “By the way, when I played cards yesterday, Mrs. Harrington asked about her

his forehead, “We’ll see.”

that necklace you’re tossing, you owe me a new one.

out a breath of irritation, fished out a couple of quarters Quintessa had given him and tossed them to Cecilia, “Go buy

then.”

like shoving the coins back down his

quarters for

she slammed her hand on the table and stood up in fury, “Get

surprise, Tyrone actually turned around. He wasn’t usually this obedient.