FROM HIS MAID TO HIS QUEEN
“It is my gift for you, Lily. You don’t have to give me anything in return. Consider it a token of appreciation for everything you do.”
I hesitated, holding the box close to my chest. I couldn’t believe he was insisting. “I…thank you,” I said softly, unsure what else to say.
He nodded, as if satisfied with my answer. “Good. Open it.”
With trembling fingers, I untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. Inside, a jewelry set sparkled at me. There was a delicate necklace, a matching bracelet, and a pair of elegant earrings. The pieces shimmered in the office light, their design intricate and beautiful, each stone reflecting light like tiny stars. My breath caught.