Chapter 625

The necklace was a one–of–a–kind piece, the only thoughtful gift Aubree had ever received from him. Usually, it was just cash, with instructions to go out and buy whatever she fancied.

Hidden within the intricate design of the necklace were their names, subtly engraved. He couldn’t quite explain why he’d done it at the time; he just thought it might bring a smile to Aubree’s face.

But now, Aubree had returned the gift, and in such an impersonal manner, via a delivery guy, no less.

It wasn’t just about the necklace’s worth, which was in the millions. The fact that Aubree had entrusted such a valuable item to a complete stranger, not to mention the insultingly cheap. delivery fee, seemed to mock the sentiment with which he’d given it.

Andrew stared at the text message for a long time, wondering how long it would take for Aubree to cool off this time.

Even at her angriest, she had never spoken of ending things with him. And this time, he was at a loss to understand what had set her off.

Andrew tossed the necklace onto the passenger seat just as Tessa walked in. She opened the car door and immediately spotted

is this for me?” she asked, her voice

seen it around Aubree’s neck before, and Aubree was wearing it when those thugs had raped her.

wavered as she picked up the necklace. “It’s gorgeous, and it

his cheek, making him stiffen involuntarily. His instinct was to say it wasn’t meant for her but was Aubree’s, but he saw Tessa’s joy and hesitated. Besides, Tessa had already sniffed out his affair with Aubree, and bursting her

all. If Tessa wanted it, she could have it. He’d simply buy another for Aubree. The names were engraved so discreetly that Tessa

noncommittal, his hands resting casually on the steering wheel. “If you like it, wear it,” he

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