Hesper had some knowledge about gemstones, so she could tell that the price of this bracelet must be very high.
"This is too valuable; I can't take it." Hesper closed the case and pushed it back to Elise. "I haven't completed the design for you yet, so please forgive me for not being able to accept it."
As if she had known that Hesper would not accept the bracelet, Elise smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry, Hesper. It's true that this bracelet is expensive, but price is just a number to me. I think you look good wearing it, so I'm giving it to you. You should take it."
Even though it sounded a bit aggressive, Hesper knew that Elise was right.
"Then, thank you so much, Aunt Elise."
Hesper took out the bracelet from the box and quickly put it on. Elise was right. The sapphire was clear and beautiful, and it matched Hesper's fair skin very well.
"See? I know you'd look good wearing it."
Smiling, Elise took Hesper's hand and admired the bracelet carefully for a while. After that, she looked up and said, "Although we've only met once, you seem so familiar... Did I disturb you by asking you to come over so late?"
It was true that Elise was disturbing her, but Hesper could see that Elise really liked her from the bottom of her heart, so she shook her head and said, "No, I still have work to do when I go back."
"That's great… Opps, I mean…" Elise paused for a moment. "You didn't stay for a meal last time, so I wonder if you'll stay this time?"
"Okay. Thank you so much, Aunt Elise."
Hesper had a special feeling as well when she was looking at Elise. It was as if they were supposed to be very close; she had never had this kind of feeling before.
Perhaps it was because Elise treated her really well.
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