From Ruin She Rose novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188

Chapter 188

And just like that, everyone rushed to defend Lydia, no questions asked, shielding her from any blame

Vincent even said, “It’s just a scrap of paper, Emily. You’re totally overreacting”

Emily thought bitterly, “A scrap of paper? Vincent knew exactly how much it meant to me, but when he said it, it was just a scrap of paper.

“And now, that same scrap of paper has become his most prized and favorite creation, something he crafted with his own hands and fastened around Lydia’s neck

Emily had already stopped expecting anything from Vincent, but her heart still ached like needles were pricking it. She knew hearts could change–she just never imagined they could change this much.

No one noticed Emily sitting in the corner. Everyone’s eyes were glued to Lydia, like she was the star of the show, the kind of girl who could steal all the attention the moment she appeared.

Lydia, however, noticed Emily. She’d been keeping an eye on Emily ever since they entered the hotel. But instead of walking over, Lydia tumed slightly. deliberately angling the necklace around her neck so it was lacing Emily,

Lydia affectionately wrapped her arm around Vincent’s, her smile sweet and full of happiness. She asked, “Vincent, does this necklace look good o

donme!”

Vincent gazed at her with nothing but tenderness and love. He replied, “Of course it does. Only you are worthy of this necklace.”

Lydia’s smile grew even sweeter as she shot a subtle, satisfied glance at Emily, clearly taking pleasure in the way Emily’s face had gone pale

Lydia knew exactly what that necklace meant to Emily–that was precisely why getting it made her so delighted. She felt this was hands down the best present she’d received all year, After all, nothing made Lydia happier than seeing Emily upset.

Lydia acted like she was just now noticing Emily. She practically skipped over and said, “Hey, Emily, everyone’s hanging out together–why are you sitting here all alone?

Emilly, pretending not to notice Lydia’s blatant showing off, just nodded lightly and said, looks good.” She lowered her head, hiding her feelings, not wanting to get dragged into Lydia’s games

But Lydia’s happy expression slowly faded, and she asked carefully, “You seem upset, Emily. Are you mad at me? I know it’s your birthday too if you like this necklace, I can give it to you–as long as you’re not mad at me, okay?”

As she spoke, she reached up to take off the necklace, her face full of reluctance, clearly trying hard to hide how much she didn’t want to part with it.

Vincent said, “Lydia, this is a gift I made just for you. No one else is entitled to it.” He then turned to Emily, his eyes cold with both disgust and warning He snapped, “Emily, don’t go too lar?”

Even though Emily had always known Vincent would take Lydia’s side, hearing him call her out like that still made her heart ache

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