A Love Trap

"Actually, I don't know how I got this jade pendant. But I remember that I used to wear it around my neck when I was younger.

And I always knew that this jade pendant was very important to me!

When I was a child, Lena saw me wearing it and wanted to grab it. After fighting with her, I finally got it back. Since then, I never risked wearing it again, instead I kept it in the box, well hidden," Ashley said in a broken voice as she stroked the pendant while she reminisced about her childhood days.

She didn't know how she got the jade pendant. But she had been wearing it around her neck since she was a child. It meant a lot to her.

"You were adopted by the Mu family when you were five years old. Think about it. Could this pendant have been given to you by your real family?" Ellie asked.

"I don't know. I was seriously ill when I was five years old. When I recovered from the illness, I lost all of my memory from the past. And even if I hadn't lost my memory, I don't think I would have remembered anything because I was only a small child and it was such a long time ago," Ashley said helplessly.

"It seems that you may have been born in a rich family!" Ellie suddenly looked at Ashley and said with excitement.

Ashley was taken aback by her words. But a few seconds later, she rolled her eyes and smiled. "It's impossible."

"Why do you think it's impossible? Just look at this jade pendant! Even Lena wouldn't be able to afford such a beautiful and expensive pendant!" Ellie couldn't help raising her voice out of excitement.

"Since this pendant is so important to you, you should wear it all the time. Otherwise, what if you lose it?

You may not be so lucky to find it again.

When you were a child, it was difficult for you to protect it and anyone could have taken it from you. But now, you have grown up and you can look after it. I really think you should wear it. If you ever come across your real family and they see the jade pendant, they may recognize it and know that you are their daughter."

"I guess that sounds reasonable enough." Ashley nodded in agreement.

the pendant around her neck.

jade pendant. If the lady that wore such a pendant didn't have a certain air about her or skin tone, the pendant would become dull and

and fair skin. Wearing the jade pendant made her look more elegant. It was truly made for her. With a

you something. Ellie, do you remember the boy who came to J City to visit his relatives and got mugged?

few days ago. Well, I have organized to meet up with him

you were so fascinated by him that

I couldn't help but buy some food for him. I felt sorry for him. That's all,"

On the way home, we often see many poor and wretched beggars. Why don't you feel sorry for them and buy them food then?" Ellie wasn't buying her story

has beautiful eyes!" Ashley rolled her eyes and replied defiantly.

can't believe that you helped him for that reason! Be honest, did you fall in love with him at first sight?" asked Ellie while she giggled.

him? I don't even know what he is like. Last time I saw him, he was tired and disheveled. Do you think that I could

hours, Ashley and Ellie became tired and each

on her bed. So many thoughts were churning inside

her mind. Ashley couldn't help thinking of the time she accidentally kissed his

rolled over to the side of her bed and reached for her cellphone. Ashley turned it on and gazed at Andrew's phone number on the screen. It was

did Andrew give me his phone number?

he do that? What was the meaning behind it? I don't know where exactly I stand with him. It's so complicated to define

had sex

lot, Ashley felt annoyed and frustrated. 'Why do I think so much about it? Anyway, it's none of

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morning. His parents stared wide-eyed at him because of the sudden change

got up before noon. Why did he get up

he combed his hair. After a long