Chapter - [ 66 ]

[ Adeline ]

We waited patiently as the old woman shuffled through her cupboard. I stole a glance at Xavier. He was already looking at me.

After five minutes or more, she came back holding a square wooden box with beautiful carving on the lid and sat on the edge of her bed.

"Adeline, you're my granddaughter. I was against your marriage with Arthur because I have known you since your childhood. You're a good person with kind nature and selflessness." She began to speak and the burden on my chest slowly started lifting.

"I accepted you as my Xavier's wife the moment I saw you. Your purity was visible on your face when you saw me and tried to run inside the house than acting. You were natural and didn't try to butter me despite my grandson's continuous pressure to put your efforts. I like your honesty, Adeline. So, here is the token of my blessings for you." She said and opened the lid of the box.

My eyes widened when I saw jewelries inside. They were expensive gems and pearls in pure go