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119: Picture perfect

Author: Kim Lina
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MIMI

"Happy birthday, dear," Devon belated, his tone smooth but distant. From the corner of my eye, I caught the glint of a small green box in his hand an emerald one that fit neatly into his palm. I rolled my eyes to the side but quickly plastered on my brightest smile.

"Awwn, honey," I gasped, turning fully toward him. "You shouldn’t have."

Truly, he shouldn’t have.

Especially if this was what I thought it was. Without even opening the box, I already knew. Inside would be that overhyped, bedazzled emerald hairpin every other woman had flaunted last season. The same one that matched my emerald ball gown. Predictable.

Almost every woman had raved about it, and now here it was, in my hand. So last season and yet, Devon thought this was thoughtful. Meanwhile, I’d made it very clear how much I adored the rare sapphire jewelry set. Only two women owned it.

Lilly's mother and the president’s daughter. And to make matters worse, rumors were swirling that Corrie had once been offered the sam
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  • Dear Ex Husband, I'll Make You Wish You Were Dead   119: Picture perfect

    MIMI"Happy birthday, dear," Devon belated, his tone smooth but distant. From the corner of my eye, I caught the glint of a small green box in his hand an emerald one that fit neatly into his palm. I rolled my eyes to the side but quickly plastered on my brightest smile."Awwn, honey," I gasped, turning fully toward him. "You shouldn’t have."Truly, he shouldn’t have.Especially if this was what I thought it was. Without even opening the box, I already knew. Inside would be that overhyped, bedazzled emerald hairpin every other woman had flaunted last season. The same one that matched my emerald ball gown. Predictable.Almost every woman had raved about it, and now here it was, in my hand. So last season and yet, Devon thought this was thoughtful. Meanwhile, I’d made it very clear how much I adored the rare sapphire jewelry set. Only two women owned it.Lilly's mother and the president’s daughter. And to make matters worse, rumors were swirling that Corrie had once been offered the sam

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