"Thank you for the compliment, Madam Mila," Carrie said, blushing.

Ralph stood silently behind his mother. His intense gaze was fixed on Carrie, never wavering for a moment.

With a warm smile, Mila took off the gleaming emerald bracelet from her left wrist and slipped it onto Carrie's delicate wrist without hesitation.

"I came in a rush and didn't prepare much. I hope you won't dislike this small gift, Ms. Carrie."

Carrie was not the only one stunned, even Paul was taken aback. The imperial green emerald bracelet was worth millions of dollars, yet Mila gave it to Carrie so casually. Such generosity! Even he was tempted!

"No, Madam Mila, this is too precious. I can't accept it," Carrie said, trying to remove it, but Mila stopped her.

"Ah, a gift from an elder should never be refused. Besides, we Thompsons never take back our gifts. If you don't accept it, it would really hurt my feelings."

blushing with embarrassment. Her careful

Carrie so much. This girl was simple, sincere, and

hold back any longer and

met his gaze,

to her quickly. "I just missed you and wanted to

usually serious Paul

what's so

laughter. "Young Master

the dimly lit car, Ralph's cheeks were flushed

good taste." Mila sighed softly, patting his

long ago and made many sacrifices for her. This is something that I cannot

the situation right?" Mila was also conflicted but still rooted for her lovelorn son. "Son, you have spent

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