"Lanka, I bought this bracelet myself. How could it possibly belong to your family? Framing me with such a pathetic excuse... it's not a good look for you."Serena’s voice broke into fresh sobs, but I didn't let go of her wrist. I pulled it closer, my eyes narrowing as I scrutinized the stone. At a distance, it was a dead ringer for the Monroe Jade, but up close, the deception fell apart. The band was narrower, the luster was off, and the deep, emerald heart was faded by at least twenty percent. It was a high-grade imitation, but it wasn't my bloodline’s stone.I hadn't looked closely enough in the mall. I’d let my rage blind me to the details."Ow!" Serena cried out.Lydiasa lunged forward, smacking my hand away. "Get your paws off him!"Before I could stumble back, a dark, heavy presence filled the space behind me. Andrew reached out, his hand steadying me as he pulled me protectively against his chest.In that moment, Cedric arrived, carrying a massive fruit basket and a bouquet of
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