Semua Bab The Unbroken Glow: Bab 1 - Bab 8

"You want to split the property? Go talk to Mr. Chapman, your trusted lawyer," I said.Jeffrey's face turned to stone. "Is this about that bracelet? I'll get you ten more," he said.Suddenly, I felt so drained. That bracelet was a family treasure, supposed to bring luck. It worked for him when he was sick, but then, to him, those bracelets might as well be paperweights.I swallowed the rising tide of emotion. "Ms. Kane is high society, a perfect fit for Mrs. Shaw."I know she's got a place in your heart, and Yoana adores her."The Shaw family's got more than enough people to wait on them—"He gave a mocking snort and looked at me like he had me all figured out. "You might not have the best manners, but you sure know how to play dirty."Elaine's just my sister. No need to go after her."I frowned and unclasped the pendant necklace. "Your grandma gave me this family jewel. Now, I'm giving it back."His eyes narrowed."Rebecca, I can let this slide because you're Yoana's mom."

Jeffrey's mouth opened, but no words came out. Yoana's smile spread, relieved."I knew it. Ms. Elaine is the best."I gave them one last look, then walked away.I signed the divorce papers at home and left them on the table. It was a goodbye to a life I would not see again....Touching down, it took me hours to get back to my old place. The yard was run-down, but the sea breeze felt like home, blowing all my troubles away. The ocean stretched out, a comforting blue.I tidied up a bit, chuckled at the sight of the wisteria, and felt at peace.Life was quiet again.For six months, I stuck to my routine—tending to clams, diving for pearls—until I pulled another man from the sea.He was out cold, waterlogged. The whole thing felt eerily familiar. I let out a sigh. A life was a life, after all.When he came to, I figured he would leave.He woke up the next day, introducing himself as Sean Graham, a jeweler. He had been after the mystical bracelet when a storm wrecked his plans.

Sean let out a heavy sigh. "It's tough to stand up for you without a real place in your life."You're leaving us like we're an orphan and a widower."Right on cue, Max whimpered twice, and I could not help but smile wryly."I still don't even know who you are."He fished out a bracelet."My dad and I came here ten years ago and picked up this mystical bracelet."I met a girl as graceful as a fish in the sea, and I fell head over heels for her."However, she was about to get married, so I had to step aside."Now, it's like the typhoon has thrown me right back to her."I was caught off guard, but I could still make out the image of that skinny boy with the sparkling eyes.With a brave little gesture, he handed me the mystical bracelet."I heard you lost a bracelet, so I'm giving you mine."And...can I, you know, go out with you?"His eyes were so earnest that I could not help but smile and gently shake my head.His face fell."Is that a no?"I leaned in and kissed his for

The mystical bracelet cradled a pearl—luminous and serene as the moon."In this world, nothing is more precious than you."Jeffrey's Side StoryAt the banquet, I overheard the chatter about Rebecca."Jeffrey's great, but his taste? Well, that's another story, haha.""He's got a thing for a farm girl. I wonder if she's brought any germs with her?"Irritated, I pushed the door open with a chill in my movement, and the laughter cut off like a snapped string.A nagging discomfort lingered in my heart even after I got my revenge.Rebecca kept up her devoted care for me and my daughter, but I could no longer look her in the eye.I acted as if I had forgotten, ignoring the sorrow that clouded her gaze.Rebecca's life revolved around home and her love for swimming.I found her background as a pearl diver embarrassing. After a few harsh words from me, her eyes brimmed with tears, and she never swam again.Yoana grew taller, and Rebecca's voice grew quieter.Until one day, she said,