Chapter 676 Jewelry For Cecilia
Elena was at her wit’s end. How could I possibly prove that?
Noticing her silence, Elliot quickly put on an act, getting into character right away. His eyes welled with tears. “Hmph! You say you like Mommy, but you can’t even prove it.”
Jonathan joined in, pressing further, “You im to think of Mommy as your own daughter, but have you ever cooked for her? Did you take care of her when she was sick, orfort her when she was vulnerable? Have you ever put up with her little temper tantrums?”
Elena hadn’t expected her two grandsons to be so eloquent. They left her at a loss for words.
She had never been kind to Cecilia, let alone cook for her or take care of her.
Noting Elena’s inability to answer their questions, Jonathan reassured Elliot, “Don’t cry, Eli. Let’s get out of the car. Grandma clearly doesn’t wee us. Otherwise, why would she have been so cold to Mommy today?”
Elena immediately grabbed hold of the two little ones. “Eli, Jon, you want proof, don’t you? Once we go back, I’ll show you that I genuinely like your mommy.”
The two children finally relented and agreed to join her for a day of fun at the amusement park.
In the evening, after returning from the amusement park, the two youngsters eagerly waited to see Elena show Cecilia affection and kindness.
During the meal, Elena presented Cecilia with a set of exquisite Trapiche emerald jewelry, saying, “Here’s a gift from me.”
Cecilia was taken aback. After all these years of marriage to Nathaniel, it was the first time Elena had ever given her a gift.
“No, thanks. I don’t wear jewelry.” Cecilia, ustomed to being overlooked, rejected the gesture.
In the presence of her two grandsons, Elena spoke kindly. “Just keep it. This jewelry set was part of my dowry when I got married. I want you to have it.”
Cecilia wasn’t used to her amicable attitude. Before she could refuse again, Nathaniel epted it on her behalf. “Just keep it.”
Elliot mischievously said, “That’s right, Mom. Keep it and pass it on to my future wife.”
Jonathan furrowed his brows. “What about my future wife?”
Everyone couldn’t help but chuckle, tickled pink by the children’s antics. Elena, realizing that this wasn’t fair, instructed her personal secretary to bring another set of jewelry.
Sitting next to Nichs, Cassandra initially thought the jewelry was meant for her and began considering how to feign modesty and decline. However to her dismay Elena presented the second set of jewelry to Cecilia, too.
“Here, take this set too. When both Jon and Eli get married in the future, they can have one set each for their wives.”
“I’ll ept this on behalf of your future granddaughters–inw,” said Cecilia.
“All right.”
Cassandra, sitting across from them, clenched her fists as she watched their loving interaction.
Though she didn’t really need the jewelry–Queenie had already given her plenty–Cassandra felt disheartened by Elena’s obvious favoritism.
Cassandra subtly nudged Nichs, hoping that he would say something.
However, Nichs merely nced at her, asking softly, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
Naturally, Cassandra couldn’t tell him she was upset because Elena hadn’t given her a gift, so she pretended to have a stomachache. “The baby’s probably making a fuss because she’s hungry.”
Elena finally shifted her attention to Cassandra upon hearing that. However, she didn’t offer any words of concern. Instead, she said, “You’re just over a month pregnant, aren’t you? The baby hasn’t even formed yet. How can it make any fuss?”
Cassandra’s face turned crimson with embarrassment the moment her ruse was exposed.Belonging to N?velDrama.Org.
Elena knew that Cassandra’s family held significant power and influence, thus it wasn’t wise to offend them. Immediately, she had her secretary bring over another set of jewelry.
“Cassandra, this set is for you. I’ll reward you handsomely once you’ve given birth to the child,” she said.
Cassandra forced a smile. “Thanks, Mom.”
Just as Elena was about to say something, she found the two kids staring at her.