Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

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

politely, “I thought this brooch

“That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got something for you

took Stephanie’s hand and led

a simple brooch, but Grace

shook her head. “It’s too much. I can’t accept

for you. I went to Vaudémont with Claire last month, and we each bought one. You and Claire both have

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

one she’d given her daughter, Claire

everything with Olivia yesterday, Grace’s gesture was a way to reassure Stephanie.

really can’t

she didn’t feel comfortable taking anything from the

Grace wasn’t backing down. She gently but firmly draped

the diamond necklace made her look even more stunning,

smile wide. “See? I told you it was perfect for you. When I saw this necklace, I knew it was meant for

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