Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

After dropping Millie off at school, Beverley reminded her to stay safe and watch out for her tummy before instructing the driver, "Let's head back." "Of course, ma'am."

Seated in the back, Beverley glanced at the hideously ugly scarf beside her and couldn't help but grimace.

The more she looked at it, the less she liked it, promptly tossing it under the seat as if it were something revolting.

Thinking of Millie, Beverley sighed. Her looks were average, and her manners lacked grace. To put it nicely, she was a "plain Jane"; to be blunt, she was "petty." Her gaze inadvertently fell back on the scarf-

Hot pink, both tacky and outdated, no fancy packaging could save its inherent shoddiness.

She had to admit, coming from a humble background did have its limitations.

Recalling the gifts Roseanne used to give her-silk scarves, jewelry, handbags, each item exquisite and perfectly suited for her, it was clear they were chosen with care... With that thought, Beverley mentally scoffed!

Why was she even thinking about that unfortunate thing?!

...

"Ma'am, we're home."

her, eyeing the elegantly wrapped box in her hands, expecting something

a hot pink scarf with uneven stitches that fell short

is this from, and you're

seemed

was her first encounter with a scarf

hot pink? Even the

from your brother's girlfriend. She said something about a handmade gift being more meaningful. I think she's just too stingy to spend money using this ghastly thing as

weren't for the fact she's carrying my grandchild, why would I ever

she wore was

her earrings, mostly custom-made or at least designer. How could such a crude scarf ever match her

gasped, "You mean she's

to marry into their wealthy family. Beverley shared, "I only found out today. If she

eyebrow, "Wait, she called

Beverley nodded, puzzled.

expression turned speculative, "Think about it. Why would she bypass my brother and come

my brother doesn't want the child, and she decided to