Chapter 76

They did their gift exchange later that evening. Rhys gave his two youngest siblings brand new cars and Oliver and trip to Mexico and spending money. He only gave his parents a greeting style card and they seemed very touched by it. Pearl was curious about the reasoning for not giving them a gift. "He's our child. He paid off our mortgage but after that, we didn't want him to give us gifts. He has helped us when we needed it. We are comfortable." His father said to Pearl, aware of her curiosity.

"I understand." She said. And she did. 

"I have a gift for you, Pearl." Marie said and took her by the hand, leading her upstairs. She placed a large white box on the bed and opened it, revealing an obviously very old and very beautiful wedding dress. She held it up and Pearl saw that it was satin, with a sweetheart neckline, lined with small beads, and forming fringes over and hanging down the front of the bodice. The beads continued to the arms and formed short, draped sleev