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!

is where you went wrong. If the necklace was given by

“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

so scared of

her heart out as if she had been suppressing and holding back

a sense of insecurity and caution ever since Estelle’s return and acceptance into their

a tender hug, whispering 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

good as her at making money. Do you still like

hurried to reassure her, “Of course I like you.

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

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

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

What was it?

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 to rest

were still swollen. Addy gave her

been bottling up so much!”