Chapter 34

Lucian’s mom, Miranda Lindberg–Cruz, had a nasty car crash a while back that messed up her legs and eyes pretty badly

After months of rehab in the hospital, she finally had eye surgery. Because of all this, she missed Lucian’s engagement party. Now, she was almost back to her old self and couldn’t wait to meet her future daughter–in–law.

Lucian’s phone buzzed and he left Allison to keep his mom company while he took the call.

“Penelope, come here; let me take a look at you.” Miranda’s eyes were still bandaged, so she couldn’t see. She reached out and grabbed Allison’s wrist, saying with a worried tone, “Why are you so thin? Don’t diet too much; a little extra never hurt anybody.”

“Okay. Allison replied gently.

Miranda really liked Allison’s sweet nature. Holding onto Allison’s hand, she said, “I’m sorry I missed the engagement party. Penelope, I want to give you something to make up for it.”

a bracelet from her

Allison was hesitant to accept it.

don’t accept it, is it because you’re mad at me for not attending the engagement party?” Miranda teased. Allison was flustered and looked to Lucian for help.

and said, “If it’s from my mom, you should

her bag and pulled out a bracelet she’d made from red string. “I made

shyly, “It’s not anything fancy, I

put the bracelet on. Even though she couldn’t see, she felt it

a gift didn’t depend on how expensive it was, but on the

kinds of luxury goods. Plenty of people tried to suck up to

that this

thrilled that her son had found such a good wife.

with Miranda, Allison gave her and Lucian some time alone once he finished his call. Using

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