The cold, smooth sensation of the bracelet caressed Leanne's wrist, carrying the weight of generations of the Richardson family legacy. Beyond its value, the bracelet stood for the passage of heritage through the family line.

She hadn't expected the heirloom to be passed to her instead of Phillip's future wife, especially not in front of the entire family. It was a complete surprise.

Did it mean Jennifer had finally accepted her?

As the weighty jade pressed against her wrist, Leanne said, "Thanks, Jennifer."

"We're family, dear," Jennifer replied with a gentle look. "You deserve it."

Leanne paused, then corrected herself: "Thanks, Jennifer."

Nearby, Mary sat smiling broadly, her pride hidden behind her serene expression.

When Leanne returned with the bracelet, Joy and Selina supported her by each arm like two eager pages.

eyes glued to the bracelet on her wrist, almost drooling with

you've got two," Joy reasoned earnestly, "Considering our tight-knit bond, sharing one with me

cut in, not to be outdone, "Here. If you have two,

out, Leanne met their gazes and said, "I'm blessed to have

center of attention throughout the banquet until the auction concluded. People continuously approached her to offer a toast or start

started to feel a bit drunk, Curtis draped his coat over

down the window to

night breeze played with her hair as she sat on Curtis' lap, their lips meeting amidst the dim light and the whoosh of

Curtis' hand trailed up

you steal my crystal chain?" Leanne

accompanied the cool metal that touched

stunned. "What are

eyes mysterious, he continued to kiss her slowly, murmuring, "Locking

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