Chapter 213 Elizabeth’s fingers trembled as she switched off her phone screen, a wave of humiliation crashing over her.

The revelation stung deeply, leaving her utterly devastated.

Elijah remained calm, his gaze deliberately averted, offering no comment.

Tension coiled within Elizabeth like a spring wound too tight, an unspoken anxiety simmering just beneath the surface.

She couldn’t predict when or how it would finally snap.

His eyes drifted to the simple diamond necklace resting against her collarbone.

Abruptly shifting the subject, he remarked, “It doesn’t quite suit you.

Allow me to propose an alternative.”

“Excuse me?” Elizabeth blinked, momentarily startled.

velvet box from his jacket

practiced finesse, he flipped it open, revealing

gem’s intricate facets caught and reflected

the necklace without

she knew this gesture was purely performative—a means

no intention of keeping it, merely indulging in a fleeting moment of

impending divorce would render such

necklace, her fingers fumbled awkwardly behind

in closer, gently taking the necklace from

surrounded her, his breath

her neck with a tenderness that

had come; Elijah fastened the necklace with practiced efficiency and retreated

the window, hoping to mask

chastised herself silently for

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