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.

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

“I thought this brooch would look nice on you.”

Actually,

hand and led her upstairs.

a simple brooch, but Grace immediately handed her a

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

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

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

gift was symbolic–just like the one

with Olivia yesterday, Grace’s gesture was a

hesitated. “I really can’t

relationship with Chris at a standstill, she didn’t feel comfortable taking anything from the

Grace wasn’t backing down. She gently but firmly

her look even more stunning, adding a touch

I told you it was perfect for

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