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.

even more. In that moment, Grace couldn’t help thinking, “The Hart family must be blind if

this brooch would look nice

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

Stephanie’s hand and led her

only brought a simple brooch, but Grace immediately handed her a

saw the necklace, sparkling with diamonds, she instinctively shook her

went to Vaudémont with Claire last month, and we each bought one. You and Claire

What mattered was that Grace was

symbolic–just like the one she’d

with Olivia yesterday, Grace’s gesture was

Stephanie hesitated. “I really can’t accept

standstill, she didn’t feel comfortable taking anything

gently but firmly draped

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

it was perfect for you.

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