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.”

off the necklace and flung it to the floor. “Wilma, take

up the necklace,

“Throw it

ma’am,”

remember what I

gou’re just a

her game.”

and sat down, “I’m just bored, okay? You’re

abroad and live

I want

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

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

his forehead, “We’ll

you owe me a new

out a couple of quarters Quintessa had given him and tossed

then.”

felt like shoving the coins back down his

of quarters

back, she slammed her hand on the table and

around.