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?”

the person who ordered the

where you went wrong. If the necklace was given by your sister, why did you claim it was from

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 that you wouldn’t love me or

so scared

squatted down, crying her heart out as if she had been suppressing and holding back her feelings for a long

Simone’s lingering anger over Carmella’s lies, a sudden realization struck her. She understood that Carmella had been living with a sense of insecurity and caution ever since Estelle’s return and acceptance into their lives. The anger within Simone dissipated, making room

enveloped her in a tender hug, whispering softly, “You silly girl, how could I not love you?

tears flowing uncontrollably. “Mom, I’m truly sorry! I lied and brought you. embarrassment. When I become successful

Estelle, not as good as her at making

reassure her, “Of course I like you. You’re my baby. Don’t ever

I’ll never lie to you again. Can you forgive me?” Carmella buried herself

on the carpet like that, holding each other and crying, comforting each other

floor, Bennett’s heart was

What was it?

full hour for Simone to console Carmella, soothing her until her tears subsided. Afterward, Simone gently guided Carmella back to her room, advising her to take some

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

up so much!” Simone said, tears

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