Chapter 52

Simane forcefully removed the necklace from her neck and flung it onto the coffee table, her teeth clenched tightly. “She claimed to have bought this necklace and said she knows Harriet from GK Jewelry studio. But today, in front of everyone, it was revealed as a lie! I have been utterly humiliated because of her!”

Bennett frowned at the diamond necklace on the table, “Wasn’t this a gift from Carmella on your birthday?”

Simone pointed at Carmella, “You ask her!”

Carmella sobbed uncontrollably, her voice choked with emotion as she wiped her tear-streaked face. With blurry eyes, she looked at Simone and pleaded, “I’m so sorry, Mom, I’m so sorry!”

Bennett frowned, “What’s going on?”

Carmella choked, “The necklace was… was from Estelle!

Bennett and Simone were both stunned, “Estelle?”

Harriet said the person who ordered the necklace had the same last name-it was

darkened as he confronted Carmella. “Carmella, this is where you went wrong. If the necklace was given by your sister, why did you claim

vain or trying to deceive you. I was just scared! I was afraid that if Mom saw the beautiful necklace from my sister, she wouldn’t like my

Mom, I’m really so

and holding back her feelings for a

had been living with a sense of insecurity and caution ever since Estelle’s return and acceptance into their lives. The anger

girl, how

clung to Simone tightly, her tears flowing uncontrollably. “Mom, I’m truly sorry! I lied and brought you. embarrassment. When I become successful in the future, I promise to buy you the most exquisite necklace as a token

good as Estelle, not as good as her at making money. Do you still like

to reassure her, “Of course I like you. You’re my baby. Don’t ever say such silly things

again. Can you forgive me?” Carmella buried

knelt on the carpet like that, holding each other and crying, comforting each other for quite a

the close relationship between them on the floor, Bennett’s heart was comforted, but somehow, he

What was it?

her tears subsided. Afterward, Simone gently guided Carmella back to

came out, Simone’s eyes were still swollen. Addy

bottling up so much!” Simone

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