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!

If

“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

I’m really so scared of losing

and holding back her feelings for a

sudden realization struck her. She understood that 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

softly, “You silly girl, how could I not love you? Estelle is

Simone tightly, her tears flowing uncontrollably. “Mom, I’m truly sorry! I lied and brought you. embarrassment. When I become successful in the future, I promise to buy you the most exquisite necklace

not as good as her at making money. Do you

“Of course I like you. You’re my baby. Don’t

never lie to you again. Can you forgive me?” Carmella buried herself

carpet like that, holding each other and

relationship between them on the floor, Bennett’s heart

What was it?

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

Addy gave her a cold

had been bottling up so much!” Simone said, tears falling