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Chapter 119

As soon as those words fell, Calvin's expression turned cold. He had always been devoted to his wife and loyal to the very end.

A gift that disregarded a wife's love and efforts was infuriating, and he certainly wouldn't accept it.

Sensing that he was about to completely fall out with the Larson family, Howard quickly changed his tune. "This is nothing sentimental from my late wife! And certainly not some so-called token of love! It's just an ordinary piece of porcelain.

"Serena, ever since your birth mother passed, you've held resentment toward me. And now that you've married into such a prestigious family, you're making up lies to slander me?

"Are you trying to paint me as some heartless man? Serena, why do you hate He snapped, his voice laced with anger, eyes turning red as if deeply wounded.

What a shameless act of playing the victim!

me so much?"

Serena's fury surged. In front of everyone, she turned one of the porcelain pieces

over.

At the bottom, two carved words stood out. They were Amber's and Howard's names.

wasn't something she made out of love, why would her name be carved into such fine

dared to use this to gain favor, yet you didn't even bother to check it

accusations hit Howard with

the bottom

his mouth, but no words

before she

you have neither affection for your late wife nor genuine sincerity in bringing this 't. Our family does not

your wife? Can't you see how upset Serena

fists clenched, barely holding himself back. Hearing Calvin's words, he quickly led Serena away

helped Calvin inside

glances, their eye burning with resentment. This was

unwilling to give up, they followed along, trying to turn the situation around. Just then, a maid led

visiting the Larsons, Sarah had taken extra time to dress up, which was why she

before

she barely had time to greet anyone Rachel pulled her toward the main ball with a bright smile. "The gift was a misunderstanding. Howard and I simply thought that since this

our younger daughter and Serena's sister, Sarah Jansen. She's always been well-mannered and thoughtful. She's also brought a

out."

and Sarah quickly stepped forward to present

eyes brightened, and, she carefully opened a sapphire necklace for her to see. "This necklace was designed by

"No need."

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