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?”

who ordered the necklace

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

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 gift. I was even more afraid

so scared

as if she had been suppressing and holding back her feelings for a

been living with a sense of insecurity and caution ever since

Carmella and enveloped her in a tender hug, whispering softly, “You silly girl, how could I not love you? Estelle is our daughter, and so are

I’m truly sorry! I lied and brought you. embarrassment. When I become successful in the future, I promise to buy you

not as good as Estelle, not as good as her at making money. Do

“Of course I like you.

lie to you again. Can you forgive

holding

close relationship between them on the floor, Bennett’s heart was

What was it?

a full hour for Simone to console Carmella, soothing her until her tears subsided. Afterward, Simone gently guided Carmella back

Addy gave her

up so

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