Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 232

Chapter 232

+25 BONUS

“You would be right, if that was how it really happened. Your mother was reluctant to let go of the bracelet that day, but she eventually gave it to me after I insisted. The Golden Tower refunded her money, and that should have been the end of it as it was handled appropriately,” Margaret said.

Hearing this, Carissa knew there must be more to the story, so she remained silent, waiting for the older woman to continue.

Margaret’s expression turned slightly embarrassed. “After returning to the estate with the bracelet, I realized that the one I had ordered was supposed to have five gemstones, but this one had six.

“Clearly, it wasn’t the bracelet I had commissioned. When I sent someone to inquire at The Golden Tower, they explained that the jeweler responsible for making my bracelet had run into trouble and fled, taking my bracelet with him.

“As for this one, it was indeed a bracelet your mother had ordered, intended as part of your dowry. The Golden Tower hadn’t explained the situation at the time because there were other customers present, so it wasn’t appropriate to mention that a jeweler had run off with their goods.

“They had planned to visit me the next day to clarify the situation, but I discovered the mistake first and sent someone to ask about it, which was how I learned the

truth.”

Carissa was momentarily stunned.

Her mother had intended this bracelet to be part of her dowry?

Margaret continued, “I immediately returned the bracelet to The Golden Tower, asking them to send it back to your mother. However, they informed me that your mother had already purchased another one,

“Then, your mother sent someone to say since I liked the bracelet, she willingly parted with it. I thought perhaps she felt it was unsuitable as part of your dowry since I had already worn it, which might be why she didn’t take it back.”

Margaret still looked a bit guilty. “Although this may seem like a small matter, I’ve always felt uneasy about it. And later on, after everything that happened to your family…

“In any case, I hope you won’t mind that I wore it, and I ask you to accept this

1/3

+25 BONUS

Chapter 232

bracelet. Your mother had it made for you; it was meant to be part of your dowry.”