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.”

from her wrist and slipped it onto

Allison was hesitant to accept

accept it, is it because you’re mad at me for not attending the engagement

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

and pulled out a bracelet she’d

shyly, “It’s not anything fancy, I hope you won’t mind.”

love it; thank you!” Miranda immediately put the bracelet on. Even though she

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

had seen all kinds of luxury goods. Plenty of people tried to suck up to the Lindberg’family by showering her with pricey paintings and jewels worth

she felt that this bracelet was worth

that her son had found such a

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

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