He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 217

he living room was filled with all sorts of jewelry displays, and the walls were adorned with Aline’s design sketches from over the years.

eraphina was completely captivated. She gently ran her fingers over a glass display case inside which lay a silver brooch with a pattern identical to the image he had saved on her computer.

You like this one?” A low voice suddenly asked from behind her.

eraphina turned around to see an elderly woman with silver hair standing there. She wore gold–rimmed glasses, and her eyes were sharp yet gentle–it was

line Bennett.

Ms. Bennett, hello!” Seraphina hastily stood up straight, so nervous she almost knocked over the glass of water beside her.

lis quickly steadied the glass and gave her a reassuring look. Then he smiled at Aline. “Ms. Bennett, my apologies for the intrusion. Sera is the most talented >ung designer I’ve ever met. Her work has a very special charm.”

line’s gaze fell on the portfolio in Seraphina’s hands. “May I see it?” She asked, tilting her chin up.

raphina quickly handed over the portfolio, her heart pounding.

line opened the book, nodding slightly from time to time as she turned the pages.

fter a short while, she closed the portfolio and looked at Seraphina. “You want to study with me?”

es!” Seraphina nodded emphatically, her voice filled with irrepressible excitement. “I know your techniques are very special. Even if I could only learn for a ngle day, I would treasure it.”

line pondered for a moment, then said to Lucas, “Have her come to the studio at nine o’clock tomorrow morning. I’ll teach her how to make a simple rose

Doch.”

raphina could hardly believe her ears. She stood stunned for a few seconds before it sank in, and then she bowed excitedly. “Thank you, Ms. Bennett I will arn with all my heart!”

lis watched her joyful expression, a gentle smile spreading across his lips.

be walight streated through the window, falling on her as if gilding her with a golden edge.

saving Alin’s studio, Seraphina’s steps were light and joyful.

is walked her to her spartinent boilding. Looking at her shining eyes, he gently advised. Tll pick you up at eight tomorrow morning. Don’t get boso excited, and get some rest

Way! fills, thank you so much for today! Seraphina nodded vigorously she watched his car disappear around the cornet before humaning a title Rune atid mading upstairs

he threw herself onto her soft bed still tightly clutching the design portfolio

This is amazing truly amazing she murmured to herself until there was a soft knock on the door

he got up again and jumped to open the door Manding outside was tim

le was dressed in a well tailored suit, holding a velvet box, and wearing a smile at card be was sure to get what he wanted

Sera, I know you’re going to the designer’s studio tomorrow *

The smile on Seraphina’s face instantly faded. She leaned against the doorframe, her arms and her tune distant. “Kau I help

Jam took a step forward and held the velvet box out to her, his voire deceptively gentle. Tve gathered me to sit jewelry design resuriwa that will

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definitely be helpful for your studies tomorrow.”

Seraphina looked at him, finding the situation both absurd and ironic. “I don’t need them.”

“Sera, don’t be difficult.” Liam thought she was still sulking about the past. He reached out to take her hand. “I know how passionate you are about jewelry design. I went to a lot of trouble to find these resources.”

Seraphina took a sharp step back, avoiding his touch. “I said I don’t need them. I am responsible for my own studies.”

Liam’s expression instantly soured. He tried to step closer again, his tone pleading. “All the years we’ve been together, are you really going to push me away completely just because of one misunderstanding?”

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