Chapter 1371 Please Accept My Gift
“Mrs. Seet, I don’t think it’s right for me to take this.”
“Take it. I insist that you accept.”
Sally then shakily accepted the gift.
“It’s my first time meeting you, and I didn’t even prepare a gift for you. Your elegance is so incomparable that I don’t think any ordinary gift would be able to match up to it. Therefore, I would like you to have a bracelet that I’ve treasured for many years as a gift. Although it’s not worth a lot, it’s invaluable to me. I hope you understand my good intentions and will accept it.”
Nicole quickly replied, “You don’t have to get me a gift. It’s your first time visiting, and I want you to make yourself at home.”
“I insist that you accept it,” Sally said as she unclasped the extremely ordinary bracelet from her wrist and handed it to Nicole.
Nicole hesitated for a moment. If I don’t accept the bracelet, it might seem like I dislike it. But if I were to accept, it would mean that I’m taking away such an important and meaningful thing from her. What should I do?
After thinking for a while, she smiled and took the bracelet. “Since this is very important to you, I’ll keep it safe for now. When the time comes that you get married to Juan, I’ll return it to you!”
“Mommy, what if we don’t get married?” Juan asked suddenly.
“What are you saying?” Nicole shot a look at Juan.
“Well, it might happen. If we don’t get married, then this bracelet—”
Before Juan could finish his sentence, he was cut off by Nicole, who said, “I would still return it to her.” It’s Sally’s first time here, and Juan is saying such things so cluelessly. Who would even mention in front of their girlfriend that they might not get married in the future? The advice I gave him must have gone over his head. I’ll have to lecture him about it later.
On the other hand, Sally was unfazed by what Juan said. She was calm as she smiled. “Mrs. Seet, it’s yours now that I gave it to you. Even if Juan and I are no longer together, it will still be yours. You don’t have to give it back to me.”
Kyle, who had been quiet the whole time, glanced at both Juan and Sally and felt like something was going on between them. He suspected that there was a hidden reason why Juan brought Sally home, and he was sure that it wasn’t because they were a couple now.
Both the topic and the tension in the air made it awkward for Maya and Nina.
Thus, Maya tried to change the topic. “All right, let’s hurry and eat. The food is getting cold. Try this dish I made. If you like it, I’ll make it frequently for you.”
“Thank you.”
Maya had undeniably livened the mood, and everyone had their dinner harmoniously.
After that, they moved to rest in the living room. Instructing the maids to bring over some tea, Evan then started asking Sally about her family.
Sally knew well about Evan’s wittiness before she came. Therefore, she adjusted her emotions before repeating what she said to Juan the last time she talked about her family.
When she was done, Evan gazed at her with his dark eyes. He didn’t fully believe what Sally said. However, he still consoled her without batting an eyelash.
Sally’s first impression of Evan was that he looked commanding. However, once she interacted with him, he was unexpectedly gentle. Yet at the same time, he sounded serious.
“Juan, from now on, Imperial Garden is also Sally’s house. You should bring her over more often.”
Juan did not know what to say. Bring her over more often? I don’t even know what her intentions for coming over to Imperial Garden are! I’ve been staring at her at all times since I’m afraid that she might do something suspicious.
He then vaguely replied, “Okay, I will.” Despite his words, he mentally vowed never to allow Sally to step into Imperial Garden ever again.
To his dismay, Sally unexpectedly added, “Thank you. I’m afraid I’ll visit often in the future.”
