Rose with Thorns

Chapter 39

tivity in the living room.

When Yasmin returned to Murray Manor, she was struck by the bustling activity

The household staff were busy decorating, but what really caught her eye was the crystal grand piano in the center of the room that was encrusted with 500,000 Swarovski crystals.

Yasmin’s eyes widened in awe, meble to look away. “This is incredible! This piano must be my gift from Sean!”

that Sean had bought this extravagant plano to surprise and cheer her up, knowing how much she had

CICLE

to meet him as he came

I knew you were the best! You bought me this crystal piano! I love it so much, thank

her decade–long bond with Sean was far stronger than

that Yasmin was more important

Sean struggled to break the news. “Yasmin, actually, this crystal

he could finish, Yasmin interrupted, “I know, I know! You wanted to surprise

this exchange. Yasmin

it beautiful? It’s so stunning,

but Sean couldn’t hold back his frustration and rubbed his forehead. This piano was meant to be a special surprise for Yvette,

this piano

piano isn’t for you… Yasmin echoed in confusion before finally grasping the situation.

could this crystal piano not be

awkward but fimily explained, “Yasmin, I’m sorry. This piano is a gift