Chapter 138 Gifts


    Chapter 138 Gifts


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    “Erin, this ne is the very first piece I designed. It’s my favorite and the one I’m most proud of. I named it Starflow.


    “I never got the chance to make it before because I couldn’t find the right materials. But recently, my family managed to get our hands on a purple diamond. I went to the workshop myself and made it just for you. Do you like it?”


    The Gills were big yers in the jewelry business, with the best resources in Cloudville. And since Norris designed and crafted it himself, it was truly one of a kind.


    Erin’s face lit up with surprise and joy. She nodded excitedly. “I love it! You’re the best, Norris.”


    Norris affectionately stroked her head. “You’re my fiancée. Of course, I should be good for you.


    “I specially prepared this for your birthday. If you don’t mind, let me put it on.”


    He picked up the ne and carefully fastened it around Erin’s neck.


    They looked like a perfect match, like they were meant to be.


    Tracy, who had been quietly tucked away in a corner and barely noticed, suddenly lifted her head at the mention of Starflow.


    She peered through the people, eyes locked on the ne around Erin’s neck, her pupils quivering.


    Starflow?


    Tracy could still recall the day that the design first took shape.


    It was a weekend back in high school. Norris had been helping her with homework when he had doodled it right in her textbook.


    “Tracy, I specially designed this for you. I’ll use the finest materials in the world to turn it into our wedding gift!”


    He’d been so genuine back then, full of ambition, showing her every change he made, even letting her choose the name.


    Though Tracy didn’t say much, she had carefully framed the draft after the final version was done.


    Butter, Erin had “identally” smashed the frame in Norris’s room, and the draft had been “identally” torn apart.


    That moment had unleashed all the grievances and anger Tracy had been holding inside.


    Erin only stood there with watery eyes, acting pitiful and muttering, “I didn’t mean to.”


    And just like that, everyone rushed to defend her.


    Norris even said, “It’s just a piece of paper, Tracy. You’re overreacting.”


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    Chapter 138 Gifts


    Just a piece of paper?


    He knew exactly what it meant to her. But to him, it was nothing more than that.


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    And now, that very draft had turned into his proudest and favorite work. He had made it himself and fastened it around Erin’s neck.


    Tracy had long stopped expecting anything from Norris, but her chest still felt like it was full of needles.


    She knew people changed, but she never imagined they could change that much.


    No one else noticed Tracy. All eyes were on Erin, as if she were a goddess who could steal the spotlight the moment she showed up.


    Erin, however, noticed Tracy. She’d been paying attention to Tracy since they entered the hotel.


    Instead of going over, she shifted slightly so the ne faced Tracy.


    She leaned against Norris’s arm, smiling sweetly and happily. “Norris, does it look good on me?”


    His voice was full of affection. “Of course it does. No one else could wear it like you.”


    Erin’s smile deepened as she nced at Tracy, pleased to see that Tracy’s face went pale.


    She knew exactly what that ne meant to Tracy. That was why she was thrilled when she received it.


    That was the best gift she’d gotten all year. She was happy when Tracy was upset.


    Erin acted as if she’d just spotted Tracy, hurrying over with a cheerful tone. “Tracy, everyone is enjoying themselves. Why are you sitting here alone?”


    Her movement drew everyone’s eyes to Tracy.


    Some sharper guests suddenly remembered it was also Tracy’s birthday, though the Jackmans’ reaction was different.


    Acting clueless, Erin held up the ne with a smile. “When I first saw the design, I said it would look amazing on someone. I didn’t expect Norris would remember and make it for me.


    “Tracy, don’t you think it’s beautiful?”


    Ignoring Erin’s clear showing off, Tracy gave a small nod. “It’s beautiful.”


    She lowered her head, hiding her feelings and unwilling to get drawn into a conversation with Erin.


    Erin’s happy look slowly faded, and she cautiously asked, “You seem upset. Are you mad at me?


    ‘I know it’s your birthday too. If you like this ne, I can give it to you. Just don’t be mad.”


    She reached for the sp, her face showing she didn’t truly want to take it off.


    Tracy had no idea why Erin thought she was angry. She was about to say something when Norris stepped forward. “Erin, I made that for you. No one else has a im to it.”


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