knew that bracelet didn't just disappear by itself. You stole it!" Her voice rose shrilly. "Do you rea

holding Maggie's arm as if to steady her.

r health. I'm sure there's been some kind of mistake. Em

e you came across the bracelet somewhere, thought it was beautiful, and took it to look at for a moment. P

tely began whisperin

Emma would do some

rs, but who knew she'

kind; she's still defen

s the family, the household atm

acelet held aloft. Confusion and disappointment flickered in his

appeared at the cor

th something this crud

iatory smile, her tone gentle enough to soothe. "If Emma likes the

k. "I have an even purer emerald bracelet at

, and she snorted coldly through her nose. "Fine. Since Kat

mmediately fol

is the perfect mat

magnanimous... what a

quietly, lifting her chin ever s

warm and benevolent. "Go on. Take it. This way, n

r a moment, her eye

atherine felt inexplicably unse

rprise, Emma actually

t, and then scoffed disdainfu

air in a clean arc before landing nea

out loudly, instantly plunging

ontorting with rage. "That bracelet is worth a fortune! Kather

s no need for this. You've lived comfortably for more than twenty years. Going back to your real family in the countryside won't be ea

gave it to me, didn't you? Then it belon

rk red. "Pick it up this

ehavior before out of respect for my husband. But now?" She let out

nger. "A woman like you never deserved my so

nally cut in, deep impatience

ontinued glaring at Emma

. Whoever was coming for

other breath here. She lifted her

you're showing-" Maggie couldn't help herself and po

ed instantly when she saw

d at the curb. Its polished body gleamed w

itted uniform, upright and dignified, his presence reflec

glance at all-his attenti

gracefully and opened the car

, afte