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Chapter 12

Author: Julie Corner
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-16 18:07:37
SARA'S POV

Flipping her hair over her shoulder gracefully, Alyssa leaned in to whisper into Derek's ears.

Without a moment of hesitation, he took the bracelet from her while she extended her fair wrist towards him.

And then, with gentle movements, Derek clasped the bracelet around her wrist, raising her hand to plant a soft kiss on it.

The moment should have passed like any other, but I could not get over the thought that Danielle had so casually passed on a gift I had thoughtfully selected to Alyssa.

It wasn't like one of those expensive antiques that were only sold at auctions. No, it wasn't that priceless a gift but when I picked it out, I intended it to be a memory, a moment and a token of love between mother and a daughter but I guess Danielle thought otherwise.

My throat tightened painfully and I blinked rapidly, pushing back the tears that threatened to fall.

This wasn't the first time Danielle was expressing so much affection for Alyssa and I felt it was about time I got used t
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