Yes, Christma said as she pulled out the emerald pendant she had been wearing around her neck.

After seeing the exquisite, glittering imperial emerald, Sharon gradually calmed down. “You have to keep that safe I can’t stress enough how important it is.”

“I know. You’ve said it’s a family heirloom, so don’t worry. I’ll guard it with my life,” Christina reassured.

However, just as she was about to probe further, a nurse entered the ward and interrupted their chat. “It’s time for the patient to rest. Please leave.”

“Rest well, Mom,” Christina said, gently patting Sharon’s hand. “I’ll bring the two little ones along on the

next visit.”

Knowing she’d see her adorable grandchildren soon, Sharon couldn’t help but smile. “All right, then.”

When Christina stepped out of the ward, her gaze immediately fell upon the tall and lanky Nathaniel standing by the window.

Dressed in a tailored black suit, there was no denying he looked exceptionally suave and steady

Christina approached the man and held his arm, appreciating how she could feel his toned muscles even through his clothes. “Let’s head home.”

Before long, the couple was back in the car and on their way home. “How was the chat with your mother?” Nathaniel asked softly.

“It was pretty good. However, when I asked if she knew the Gibson family, she evaded the question and enquired about my pendant instead,” Christina replied.

Come to think of it, that was rather odd. Moreover, I also noticed how anrious Mom became when I mentioned the Gibsons. It seemed as though she was hiding something important from me…

With that, she looked up at Nathaniel. “I have this nagging feeling that Mom’s keeping something from me. Are you also doing the same?”

The man flinched a little as his fingers instinctively stiffened. “No.”

Just like that, his simple one-word reply dispelled all of Christina’s worries.

“You head home first. I have a cocktail party later, so I’ll attend it for a while before returning.” Nathaniel added.

As much as he hated such events, there were still receptions and parties where his attendance was

necessary.

“Would you

if you

looked down at the plain suit she was wearing. “My clothes aren’t very appropriate, though. Why don’t you send me home to change before

myself is a

Nathaniel

at a

on ahead. I need to give

soon as Christina entered the shop, she was greeted by a vast selection of expensive gowns, with the cheapest one already boasting

dust covers, and only those on display were revealed in their

busy with their work, one of them couldn’t help but look

can’t be worth more than a thousand. I can’t believe she

glances at one another until a short-haired shop manager, Sally, reluctantly approached Christina. “Hello,

the manager’s voice and figured the latter wasn’t too keen on serving

her.

“Do you have the smallest size for this burgundy gown?”

replied curtly.

can she be so sure without checking

walked to a champagne dress. “What about

Sally muttered, a trace of impatience in her voice.

herself back and walked into another section of the shop, where every

said after picking

price. I’ll get it for you,” Sally said. Ha! I’ve purposely revealed the price, so here’s hoping she’d take the hint and leave without

me try it on,” Christina replied

might, Sally couldn’t find a trace of surprise on the woman’s face.

one you’re holding is

added, still not showing any signs of losing her

failed to earn Sally’s respect, and the latter merely pointed to the

furrowed her brows and silently walked to the changing

+5 Bonus

someone with a petite frame like Christina, choosing the smaller sizes was the way to

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