Chapter 625

The necklace was a one–of–a–kind piece, the only thoughtful gift Aubree had ever received from him. Usually, it was just cash, with instructions to go out and buy whatever she fancied.

Hidden within the intricate design of the necklace were their names, subtly engraved. He couldn’t quite explain why he’d done it at the time; he just thought it might bring a smile to Aubree’s face.

But now, Aubree had returned the gift, and in such an impersonal manner, via a delivery guy, no less.

It wasn’t just about the necklace’s worth, which was in the millions. The fact that Aubree had entrusted such a valuable item to a complete stranger, not to mention the insultingly cheap. delivery fee, seemed to mock the sentiment with which he’d given it.

Andrew stared at the text message for a long time, wondering how long it would take for Aubree to cool off this time.

Even at her angriest, she had never spoken of ending things with him. And this time, he was at a loss to understand what had set her off.

passenger seat just as Tessa walked in. She opened the car door and

for me?” she asked, her voice

neck

the necklace. “It’s gorgeous, and it must have

him stiffen involuntarily. His instinct was to say it wasn’t meant for her but was Aubree’s, but he saw Tessa’s joy and hesitated. Besides, Tessa had already sniffed out his affair with Aubree, and bursting her bubble now

a necklace, after all. If Tessa wanted it, she could have it. He’d simply buy another for Aubree. The names were engraved so discreetly that Tessa would never

on the steering wheel. “If you like it, wear it,”

Tessa’s eyes. For her, it was a trophy, a reminder of Aubree’s defeat and how she had been broken in body

the road. We’ve got to get to the venue. They’re about to set the wedding date, Andrew. I’m so happy. This is what I’ve dreamed

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