Chapter 43
“Why'd you show up today?” Catherine grumbled discontentedly, pausing before
seemingly noticing Mandy’s companion for the first time. “Oh, Summer's here
too, huh?” Her lone was laced with a hint of dismissiveness.
Summer's expression stiffened momentarily, but she managed a smile and
greeted, “Hey, Grandma,”
“How come I can’t come over? Are Summer and I strangers now and not
supposed to be here or something?” Mandy was almost amused by her own
mother’s Irritation.
“Why didn’t you at least give me a call before dropping by?” Catherine muttered
under her breath. She wouldn't have invited Mira over today if she’d known
Mandy was bringing Summer.
*Summer went out of her way to pick up some nice things for you, and you're
acting like you don’t even want to see her. Mom, can we not play favorites so
blatantly?”
Mandy felt like Mirabella utterly bewitched her mother, who showed such
coldness to her own flesh and blood. It was like she was beyond saving.
“You never showed much affection for Mira either!” Catherine snapped back with
a hint of sarcasm.
Mandy pinched the bridge of her nose. “Let's not argue about it. I just hope you
can treat us equally, that's all.”
“Who wants to argue with you? You came in here all accusatory, ruining a
perfectly good mood,” Catherine huffed, displaying her stubborn streak.
Mandy's face darkened instantly, and Summer, noticing the tension, quickly
interjected with a smile, “Mom, didn’t you buy Grandma a beautiful emerald
jewelry set? Why don’t you show it to her?”
As she spoke, Summer instructed the butler to bring the box over and looped her
arm through Catherine's, “Don’t be upset, Grandma. Let's sit down and see if you
like the jewelry, okay?”
With Su
Summer mediating. Catherine’s mood softened enough to allow herself to be led
to the sofa.
However, upon seeing the emerald bracelet Summer presented, Catherine didn't
reach for it, flatly rejecting the offer. “At my age, I'm not keen on such trinkets.
You girls keep it.”
Summer paused awkwardly as Catherine firmly declined. With no choice but to
respect her wishes, Summer reluctantly placed the jewelry back in the box.
Soon after, Catherine's gaze fell on Mirabella, who was lounging in an armchair
nearby, idly fiddling with her phone. Catherine's eyes softened unconsciously as
she said, “Mira, why don’t you take a look at this jewelry? Do you like it?”
Caught off guard, Mirabella looked up, blinking in confusion.
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Mandy's temples throbbed as she
approached Catherine, exasperated,
“Mom, she’s a student. What's she
going to do with emerald jewelry?”
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Catherine pursed her lips and retorted. “If she won't wear it, I could give it to
Mira’s birth mother.
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Mandy's eyes widened. “Mom, have
you lost your mind? Do you have any
idea how much this emerald is
worth?” Catherine looked at her with
a puzzled expression. “Aren't you
giving these to me?” The implication
was clear. It was a gift for Catherine,
so it was normal for her to give it to
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“The gift is for you, but it's not meant to be passed on!” Mandy inhaled deeply,
struggling to suppress her frustration.
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Catherine opened her mouth to
respond, but Summer swiftly
interjected, glancing at Mirabella.
“Grandma, Mom personally chose
this jewelry set for you, and it's quite
valuable. It might not be suitable to
give away. How about this? I'll go to
the mall right now and pick out a new
gift for Mira to take home to her
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