The design is old. A silver wolf curled around a lotus. The only color to the necklace is the wolves’ eyes…like moonstone but tinted in grey. She places it in my hand. It feels warm to the touch. This throws me off.“Mom…I’ve never seen this before. Where did you get this?” I ask. “It has been pa
Nan’s POVThe day of the wedding has arrived.I had only just saved the day by the skin of my teeth. I was lucky to return to the budget manager before the office closed for the day. We were able to put in the rest of the orders without a problem.If Mr. Darren was a lesser man, I thought he might c
It feels like a chapter in my life being shut for good. Over without my consent. I place a hand in a familiar way over this different necklace around my neck.‘This chapter might be closing soon too…I’ll try to enjoy the rest of the ride.’ I pledge. A bittersweet feeling wells up.At the very least,
Lionel’s POV“Lionel…I have bad news for you.” Mother revealsI stare at my mother in bafflement.“What bad news?” I put forth.‘More importantly, what does Nan have to do with this?’ I think with dread. ‘Does it have to do with what happened the other day?’“Oh my baby boy…there’s no easy way to sa
I know how others perceive our relationship. They look at our disparities in status and assume. They assume that Nan is using me.They are wrong.Nan is many things. She is stubborn. The fuse to her temper is long but explosive once pushed too far.Being a gold digger is not one of those things.The
Nan’s POVMy failure continues to plague me.‘What have I done?’ This question haunts me as the days go by. It feels less and less like I can stand by my decision.I thought I could live with the consequences of pawning my mother’s necklace. That I could emotionally let go even if I failed to redeem
“See you then.” I hang up.When he arrives, his usually obnoxious cheerful demeaner is subdued. In his hand are some files. I shoot him a surprised look.“Hard copy? You usually prefer digital.” I note.“Not for this. You know your mom has a few hackers on hand. I figured I’d best personally give yo
Nan’s POV“You will explain yourselves to me…now…” Lionel’s angry growl echoes in the room.My heart drops. My palms begin to sweat. The hot flashes threaten to make a reappearance.‘By the Moon goddess…he knows.’ I realize. How did he find out?But then I notice the superior look on his mother’s fa