Just like the previous property deed, since these items were placed on her vanity table, it meant they were meant for her.

Feeling puzzled, Celeste opened one of the round brocade boxes.

The moment she lifted the lid and saw what was inside, she froze for a second. It was the set of emerald jewelry she had wanted to bid on at the auction a few days ago!

The other box was a rectangular one that looked heavy. Could it be…

She put down the round brocade box and opened the rectangular one. Inside, as expected, was a scroll.

She picked up the scroll, placed it on the round table in the room, and slowly unrolled it. A stunningly lifelike embroidered painting, shimmering with brilliance, was revealed before her eyes.

Looking at the two auction pieces she had wanted just days ago, now both in her hands, Celeste remained silent for a long time.

She thought, if she wasn’t mistaken, these two items had been bought by Trevor as birthday gifts for her grandma.

One would be given in Martha’s name. The other would be given in their name as husband and wife.

“Mom, I’m done eating! We can go now!” Just then, Jordyn came running up the stairs, looking for her.

she peeked inside and then casually remarked, “Oh, Dad brought these back a few days ago. He said they’re for

carefully rolling up

boxes away,

Then, she accompanied her on a roller coaster ride. After spending most of the day

was still having fun and wanted

able to bear dampening her spirits–she would always prioritize her daughter, putting

other things to do. If you want to keep playing,

She pouted unhappily and clung

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could never

her away and said,

Celeste’s firm stance and the slight furrow of her brows, Jordyn assumed her mother’s business must be serious. In the end, she reluctantly agreed, “Alright

of Jordyn, Celeste got into her car, set the

pen, a bottle of iron gall

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