Chapter 2 As I pondered this, Sean called me directly.
“Aria, I’ve liked you for a long time.”
“You know I’ve always hated your adopted sister, so I would never have anything to do with her. I don’t have a bunch of shady friends either. These past few years, I’ve been focused on my career and haven’t dated anyone.”
As he spoke, I suddenly received a contract.
When I opened it, I saw it was the transfer of rights to all his assets and shares.
While I was still in shock, Sean nervously said:
“Aria, this is all the sincerity I have to offer. Will you give me a chance?”
My nose stung with emotion.
Suddenly, I remembered when we were kids. Our teacher rewarded us with two candies that Sean loved.
He was clearly craving them, but he didn’t eat a single one. He saved both for me.
He had always given me his utmost sincerity.
I choked up a bit as I said:
“I will.”
Love had always seemed so elusive. I tried to grasp it, only to end up hurt and scarred.
I had thought…
I had thought being alone would be fine.
But my grandmother’s dying wish was to see me married, to know someone would take care of me after she was gone.
Ryan wasn’t worthy.
But if the groom was Sean, I think Grandma would be truly at ease.
Sean’s voice was full of joy.
“Then I’ll wrap things up at work and come back to marry you within two weeks.”
“Aria, you’ll wait for me and won’t change your mind, right?”
His tone held a hint of pitiful pleading. It reminded me of when we were kids and I promised to be his bride when we grew up.
I made a sound of agreement.
Suddenly I felt the urge to cry.
“Sean, let’s pinky swear on it.”
After hanging up, my mom pushed open my bedroom door.
“Where’s that sapphire necklace your father left you before he died?”
I remained silent, not answering.
Mom frowned in displeasure. “What’s with that attitude? Your sister just thought it was pretty and wanted to borrow it for a few days. Hurry up and get it out, don’t be so stingy!”
Chloe hung on Mom’s arm, saying dejectedly: “It’s okay, Mom. Sis has never seen me as real family. If she doesn’t want to lend it, I won’t force her.
“She wouldn’t dare refuse! That necklace belonged to my husband, your father. I’m making the decision to give it to you today.” Mom hugged Chloe and glared sternly at me. “If you don’t hand it over, don’t blame me for having people search your room.”
I stared at her blankly, my smile more painful than crying.
The once gentle and loving mother in my memories.
Had ultimately transformed into this harsh, scolding face in reality.
But I was about to leave this place forever anyway.
I no longer had the heart to argue pointlessly with her.
Silently, I took the sapphire necklace out of its velvet box and handed it to her.
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Mom smiled with satisfaction. “That’s more like it. Chloe is your sister, so you as the older one should let her have the nice things.”
After Mom left, Chloe put on the necklace right in front of me.