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Chapter 191

Author: Tina Peach
William turned back to look at Rachel again. His gaze landed on the cut on her right cheek, and his warm fingertips gently reached out to touch it. Rachel instinctively stepped back.

His hand froze midair before he awkwardly pulled it back.

Rachel looked up and asked, "Why did Mom give that heirloom emerald bracelet to Ms. Judd? Wasn't it supposed to be a keepsake?"

She wasn't trying to make a big deal out of it, but she wasn't about to let them treat her like a fool either.

When she married into the Lewis family, many friends and relatives had their eyes on her. Cassandra had refused to pass the bracelet down to her, and that had immediately stirred up rumors.

Later, Cassandra had made up an excuse and given her a pair of earrings instead, saying she was keeping the bracelet for sentimental reasons. It barely covered up the slight.

Rachel had always known that Cassandra didn't like her. She didn't recognize Rachel as her real daughter-in-law, and that was why she had held the br
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