Chapter 277 Wanda was calling for Mikayla, so went over.
âYou and Jerome should stay over tonight,â Wanda said as she held Mikaylaâs hand. âKay, you promised me yesterday. You wonât turn back on your own words, right?â
âOf course, I wonât. Iâll visit you often in the future as long as you arenât fed up with me.â
Mikayla wasnât bothered about staying overnight. It was just one night, after all. Furthermore, she actually meant it when she mentioned visiting Wanda in the future Wanda was unfazed. Her tone was laced with realization as she asked, âDid Zachary cause you any trouble earlier? I know you arenât impolite. You just did that because you were cornered â
Mikayla sighed. Wanda understood her so well that she couldnât bear the thought of leaving her.
She answered, âNot really. It was partly my fault as well.â
Wanda refrained from asking any more questions and led her to her room instead. Molly produced a box in her safe and handed it over to Wanda before she left.
Wanda opened the box and took out a necklace. The necklace was platinum, adorned with an extremely lavish diamond.
âKay, I initially wanted to put this on you during your wedding. Itâs shameâ¦â Her words trailed off as she handed the necklace to Mikayla. âNo matter what happens between you and Jerome, I hope youâll stay happy.â
Mikayla didnât dare to take it from her. âGrandma, Iâm very grateful for your kindness. I really canât take this.
âItâs just a necklace,â Wanda said, smiling. âCome, let me put it on you.â
Unable to resist Wandaâs invitation, Mikayla crouched down in front of her, allowing her to clasp the necklace around her neck.
The diamond pendantâs weight was tangible. As its coolness brushed against her skin, a lump welled up in her throat.
âThank you, Grandma.â
âDonât blame yourself for the marriage. Youâre not wrong for being brave in pursuing your love. Itâs Jeromeâs fault for not appreciating you.â
Holding Mikaylaâs hand, Wanda crooned, âThough Iâve always you to be my granddaughter inâlaw, I canât impose on you. Marriage is meant to make one happy, and so is a divorce.
Tears trickled down Mikaylaâs cheeks. âThank you, Grandma.â
They spoke for a while, and she decided to let Wanda rest after noticing the signs of fatigue on her face. She returned to the room Wanda prepared for her..
Chapter 277 The room was snug and comfortable, specifically decorated for a loving couple. She had only spent one night with Jerome in this room before. He had kept himself busy with work back then. He spent the night. dealing with his mail and slept on the couch afterward.
He barely approached the bed, let alone get intimate with her.
Jerome was already propping himself against the bed when Mikayla entered the . Judging from hist flushed face and drowsy eyes, he seemed intoxicated. His tle was , and three of his buttons were open, revealing his toned chest.
A cup of tea was placed on the bedside table, yet it was still full.
His gaze darted toward her once he heard her entering the room. He stared at the pendant on her neck for a while. His eyes suddenly lit up as if he was reminded of something.
Mikayla removed the necklace and stowed it in her bag. âLouisa said she has gotten in touch with your friend in Aveloria. Thanks.â
Jerome was still silent, fixing his gaze on her.
She gave no heed to him and sat down at the desk. Making herself comfortable in the chair, she turned on the computer and began skimming through the contract Stephenâs secretary sent.
The contract terms were lengthy. Worried that there might be some loopholes, Mikayla scrutinized each section carefully.
Strangely, she felt like there didnât seem to be any major issues with the contract upon closer inspection.
flipped back through the pages of the contract again.
âThe penalty for breach of contract is steep. The standards for product acceptance should also be specified in more detail,â Jerome suddenly rumbled in her ear.
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