Chapter 52

Simane forcefully removed the necklace from her neck and flung it onto the coffee table, her teeth clenched tightly. “She claimed to have bought this necklace and said she knows Harriet from GK Jewelry studio. But today, in front of everyone, it was revealed as a lie! I have been utterly humiliated because of her!”

Bennett frowned at the diamond necklace on the table, “Wasn’t this a gift from Carmella on your birthday?”

Simone pointed at Carmella, “You ask her!”

Carmella sobbed uncontrollably, her voice choked with emotion as she wiped her tear-streaked face. With blurry eyes, she looked at Simone and pleaded, “I’m so sorry, Mom, I’m so sorry!”

Bennett frowned, “What’s going on?”

Carmella choked, “The necklace was… was from Estelle!

Bennett and Simone were both stunned, “Estelle?”

No wonder Harriet said the person who ordered the necklace had the same last name-it was Estelle!

went wrong. If the necklace was given by your sister, why did you

breath, “I wasn’t being vain or trying to deceive you. I was just scared! I was afraid that if Mom saw the beautiful necklace from my sister, she wouldn’t like my gift. I was even more afraid that you wouldn’t

so

as if she had been suppressing and holding back her feelings for a long time,

had been living with a sense of insecurity and caution ever since Estelle’s return and acceptance into their lives. The anger within Simone dissipated,

Carmella and enveloped her in a tender hug, whispering softly, “You silly girl, how

“Mom, I’m truly sorry! I lied and brought you. embarrassment. When I become successful in the future,

not as good as her at making money. Do you still

you. You’re my

Can you forgive me?” Carmella

that, holding each other and crying, comforting

close relationship between them on the floor, Bennett’s heart was comforted, but somehow, he

What was it?

her tears subsided. Afterward, Simone gently guided Carmella back to her room, advising her to take some time to rest

still swollen. Addy gave her a cold towel to put

been bottling up so much!”

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