Chapter 21

Chapter 21

This woman, who seemed like just a regular person with a shorter fuse, had somehow worked her way into his family’s good graces

But the thing was, his grandparents didn’t need her to do a damn thing. Just being their “lucky star” was enough to have them wrapped around her finger.

When Stephanie walked in the door later, Chris still hadn’t shown up.

Grace smiled warmly when she saw her, immediately taking her hand. “Good girl. I’m sorry you had to deal with all that.”

“Mrs. Ashford, I brought you a gift,” Stephanie said, holding out a velvet box with a polite smile.

Grace’s heart melted a little at the gesture. It was impossible not to like her more.

“You’re such a good girl!” she said, practically glowing. “I didn’t ask you to bring me anything.”

Stephanie’s thoughtfulness just made Grace like her even more.

Grace like her even more. In that moment, Grace couldn’t help thinking, “The Hart family must be blind if they don’t see how amazing

brooch would look nice on

sweet. Actually, I’ve got something

took Stephanie’s hand and led her upstairs.

a simple brooch, but Grace immediately handed her a stunning

Stephanie saw the necklace, sparkling with diamonds, she instinctively shook her head. “It’s too much. I can’t accept this.”

was picked out just for you. I went to Vaudémont with Claire last month,

that was true or not didn’t matter. What mattered was that Grace

like the one she’d given her daughter, Claire Ashford.

everything with Olivia yesterday, Grace’s gesture

really can’t accept

a standstill, she didn’t feel

backing down. She gently but firmly

was wearing a low–cut dress that day, and the diamond necklace made her look even more stunning, adding a touch

perfect for you. When I saw this necklace, I knew it

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