was enormous, a pala

through the he

muttered, his tone full of d

knew Chloe. Sens

a vast li

ofa, a vision in silk. Beautifu

yes wide with f

t really you? O

rd, arms outstre

ed her embr

o, Ch

faltered f

y biological parents. They looked old

had tears in her eyes. "My

ertain, his gaze shifti

ed, linking her arm t

s wonderful? My sist

eyes sparkling with a malic

e gift, Scarlett. I

music box on a nearby table. I

t over later, blaming my supposed clumsiness,

thoughtful, C

Chloe tensed, expec

addressed

gesture. However, before I accept any g

u mentioned this house has exce

sed. "Yes, state

But it looks very fragile. I wouldn't want anything to happen

rrowed. She did

Scarlett. It's for yo

"I'm not used to such delicate t

anger in her eyes b

aid, picking it up carefully.

ally" bumped a small vase on the e

as standing there. *I*

ne who looked clumsy. She

ickly ste

nts happen. Better safe than s