sand dollars and settling the medical bill, Dan

clear Daniela's funds were insufficient. She n

rridor, Daniela finally had a moment

back to the necklac

leading up to her birthday, she spotted the necklace and

ose days, Daniela wasn't short on cash; s

r with the very same necklace. The diamond s

d his indifferent heart. From then on, she wore the n

ad become a part of her. Despite Kevin'

huckled t

rab somethi

r. She seemed distracted, her injuries merel

ened since he'd helped her. She managed a polite smile.

to force a smile

to act tougher than she was. Showing a bit of v

herine's birthday, so I cle

Jared's phone rang, contradi

one, Jared hesitated, then with an apologetic

had caught a glimpse of his ph

erin

ne for her kindness, gen

surd, yet she also fe

ouldn't overhear. Playfully, he said over the phone,

by Kevin, dodged Jared's tease and inquired, "I s

really int

for her that quickly? Danie

ve loved you." Jared offered a light smile

t's your achievement. Then I'll watch how you handle her when she falls head over heels for

response, Katheri

ed on the bench, and said with an apol

k her head.

g alone; she didn'

aloof expression and refrained. He started towards the el

ld be f

Jared had already stepped int

only been room for Kevin, h

ie

ly a new wo

ss card, Daniela l

, who lay still beside

niela decided t

ence, she'd make it a point to be seen ever

covered her mouth and nose from behind. Befor

h time had passed. She struggled to sit up, only to realize

la came to her senses

e window. The light of the setting sun shone on him, and his whole body seem

ight of his back. "What the hell are you doing,