Upon hearing the sweet and gentle voice, Mrs. Iverson's vacant eyes moved slightly. But the moment she saw Bella, it was as if she remembered everything. Her eyes brightened and came alive. “Bella..... Bella! You've finally come to see me! Chris said you would come, and he didn't lie to me!"

Bella fluttered her long eyelashes and clenched her fingers. "Mrs. Iverson, have you been doing well lately? How's your health?"

"I'm good... So good... Seeing you, all my ailments are gone." As she spoke, her body trembled slightly as if she were feeling cold. Bella quickly shrugged off her blazer and draped it over Mrs. Iverson's thin shoulders.

"Come, Bella. I have something for you."

With a fervent gaze, Mrs. Iverson grasped Bella's delicate wrist and, without another word, slipped a jade bracelet over her fingers.

"Mrs. Iverson, this is too much!"

Bella uncomfortable all over, and she immediately

I don't have anything fancy to give you. But if you don't mind, please accept this.

because I wanted to make sure I didn't look too haggard and disheveled when I meet my future daughter-in-law." Mrs. Iverson's lips trembled. Her eyes were filled with the joy and excitement of meeting

had been many years since she had

last time she would smile like

you just say,

startled. A chill crept up her spine and flooded her nerves. Her hand felt

marriage and that you'll be having the wedding

would never see my son get married in my lifetime. I never

All I think about i how to leave this world. But... I can't bear to leave Chris. He is so kind, gentle, and filial... He is my only son. He's my only hope! His father disowned him, and his siblings bullied him. If I were to leave, Chris would have no

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