Find Me In Your Labyrinth

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!

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

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 love me

Mom, I’m really so scared

she had been suppressing and holding back her feelings for a long time, and finally let it all

Carmella 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, making room for heartache and

softly, “You silly girl, how could I

embarrassment. When I become successful in the future, I promise to buy

good as her at making money. Do you still like

hurried to reassure her, “Of course I like you. You’re my baby. Don’t ever

again. Can you forgive me?” Carmella buried herself in

knelt on the carpet like that, holding each other and crying, comforting

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

What was it?

full hour for Simone to console Carmella, soothing her until her tears subsided. Afterward, Simone gently guided Carmella back to her room, advising her

were still swollen. Addy gave her a

bottling up so much!” Simone said, tears