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Hot pink, both tacky and outdated, no fancy packaging could save its inherent shoddiness.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

entered, Hertha greeted her, eyeing the elegantly wrapped box in her

hot pink scarf with uneven stitches that fell short of even the most basic

this monstrosity? What era is this from, and you're telling me you plan to wear

pinched the scarf between her fingers, which seemed completely out

it was her first encounter with a scarf

was with the hot pink? Even

something about a handmade gift being more meaningful. I think she's just

it weren't for the fact she's carrying my grandchild, why

she wore was

her clothes and handbags to the diamonds on her earrings, mostly custom-made or at least designer. How could such a crude

"You mean she's pregnant with my brother's

eager to marry into their wealthy family. Beverley shared, "I only found out today. If she hadn't called me, I'd still be in

"Wait, she called you?

Beverley nodded, puzzled.

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

doesn't want the child, and

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