Chapter 16
As predicted, Tyler Horton started seeking me out frequently,
Since security at the Vince residence was tight and he feared Jeff Vince, he waited for me at
the company,
very day he sent flowers, necklaces, and rings,
Such gestures might be romantic from a young man experiencing first lore
But coming from someone as callous and unfaithful as Tyler Horton, it only made me feel
sickened.
The most ridiculous part was the blue diamond ring
That was once the gift I wanted from him more than anything
Back then, Sarah Carlisle had just moved into our home. She performed flawlessly as the
pitiful, kind–hearted girl who had suffered greatly.
Even my mother–who initially resisted bringing Sarah home–gradually lowered her guard
under Sarah’s daily tea–serving and constant show of concern.
It was the same for Tyler and me.
I thought he was like me, simply feeling sorry for Sarah Carlisle, admiring her sincerity and kindness, and thus accepting her presence.
One day, I fell in love with that blue diamond ring–its teardrop–shaped gem set into a white
diamond band was like a drop of dew on a blossom.
After trying it on, I adored it. I said to Tyler, “Tyler, I’d love this as my birthday gift.”
Sarah Carlisle praised it nearby, envious yet admiring, “It’s so beautiful! I’ve never seen such a gorgeous ring. Sister, you’re so fortunate…”
That day, Tyler bought the ring but didn’t give it to me immediately.
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I was puzzled and a bit disappointed, but he just said, “There’s no hurry,”
I assumed he was waiting until my birthday to surprise me.
But on my birthday, I opened the gift box full of anticipation, only to find a very ordinary
white diamond ring inside.
Disappointment and confusion surged in me at once,
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didn’t even feel like wearing that plain ring. Holding the box, I asked, “Tyler, why this one? Didn’t you buy the blue diamond ring?”
He sounded impatient, “You already have plenty of pretty rings. Why insist on that one?”
I explained, “All my other rings came from my mother. I like that blue diamond ring and I hoped it would be from you.”
Tyler said nothing more, making some excuse and leaving abruptly.
I never got the chance to ask whom he gave the blue diamond ring to.
Until I entered the hall and saw Sarah Carlisle approaching in a pale blue mermaid gown,
holding a wine glass.
She raised it to me, smiling sincerely, “Sister, happy birthday.”
That blue diamond ring was right there on her finger.
A suffocating suspicion rose within me, but I didn’t show it. I touched my glass lightly to
hers,“That ring…?”
“Oh, this?” Sarah said cheerfully. “The day Tyler brought us home, I walked behind you two, and he gave me this ring.”
Noticing my darkened expression, Sarah asked with concern,“Sister, you’re not angry, are you? There’s nothing between Tyler and me. He said I looked pitiful, having never received any fine gifts, and since I liked it so much, he gave it to me.”
“Is that so?” I studied her face, hoping to find another clue.
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“It really is, Sister. You don’t distrust me and Tyler, do you?” Her eyes were full of sincerity.
“If that’s the case, I can give the ring to you.”
“No need. It looks lovely on you.” I took a sip of wine, swallowing my displeasure.
And just three hours later, as I passed by Sarah, she screamed and fell into the swimming
pool.
Tyler Horton rescued her. Wet and wrapped in a blanket, she leaned into his arms,
embling,“Sister, I know you don’t like me. I was about to apologize, but why did you push
me? I can’t even swim…”
That day, I looked at Tyler Horton with pleading eyes, hoping he’d trust me.
But he scooped Sarah Carlisle up in his arms and walked away, his gaze icy.
Now, seeing this ring again, I felt nothing but anger at the betrayal.
Tyler Horton snatching it back from Sarah Carlisle and presenting it to me at my office like
a treasure…
What reaction did he expect from me?
To be moved to tears and instantly rekindle old feelings?
The nerve.
like
On what grounds?
I called over my secretary, Andy Smith, and handed her the box. “Open it and see if you
it.”
I personally hired Andy Smith. She came from a rural background but worked extremely hard, with meticulous attention to detail.
I gave her a decent salary, but she only bought basic necessities and spent most of her money enrolling in a jewelry appreciation course.
She said she’d loved sparkly things since childhood. Even if she couldn’t afford them, she wanted to learn to appreciate them properly.
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Andy opened the box, and her eyes lit up with unconcealed delight, “It’s so beautiful!”
“It’s yours,” I said.
Overjoyed, Andy asked repeatedly, “Really, Boss? Are you sure you’re giving it to me?”
“Yes, it’s yours. Keep up the good work.”
Elated, Andy rushed over and gave me a quick hug.
As I watched her cheerful, radiant figure leave,
I finally felt that the ring had found its rightful owner.
Someone also from humble beginnings, but truly earnest and hardworking.
