Chapter 0007

Frances was delighted. The family was having a harmonious dinner at the table when she went to her room and returned

with a pair of emerald earrings for me.

I held the earrings obediently and praised them effusively until I noticed that Claudia's expression had darkened. At that moment, I placed the earrings in front of her on the table.

Everyone followed my movements and saw the envious look on Claudia's face as well.

I said, "Frances, give them to Claudia. I see that she likes them too. This way, she won't ask me for them later."

Frances patted Claudia's shoulder and placed the earrings back in my hand. "No, I won't give them to her. She's still young and they're not suitable for her age."

Claudia pouted and the tears she had been holding back all night finally fell. I realized that I wasn't as indifferent as I thought.

I still loved Nicholas. This feeling of love wouldn't just magically disappear the moment I mentioned the word " divorce." I felt jealous of Claudia for the first time because of my love for Nicholas.

I thought I had won this round as I had made Claudia cry. However, she had someone to back her up.

hand and tossed it to Claudia. "Mom, you should pass

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daughter. Ari can

notice his anger and continued teasing him, "You rascal, Ari is my

he had no real possessiveness toward me. He

she walked over to me and held my hand. "Ariana, these are for you. I

He can even give you the world if you

with my gesture of goodwill. In his heart, Claudia would always be more important than

usually say the opposite of what they mean. This was

arms. She

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"Then, repeat after me,

this."

Nicholas frowned. "What?"

"Nick, say it."

what Claudia said. I felt out of place

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