Restoring a Life After Seven Years of Wrong Love novel Chapter 218

"Yvette! Oh, come in, come in! Matthew was up at the crack of dawn today saying we were having a very important guest. He practically bought out the whole grocery store!"

Winona pulled Yvette inside. When she noticed the bags of expensive gifts in her hands, she gave her a scolding look.

"Why on earth did you bring gifts? This is your home! You don't need to be so formal."

"It's just a little something to show my appreciation, Winona. Please take it."

Matthew smoothly intercepted the bags, peeked inside, and intentionally raised his voice.

"Top-tier tea, and... whoa! A solid jade chessboard!"

He carried it straight into the living room, parading it in front of his father. "Wow, Yvette, where did you even find a complete jade set like this? This must have cost a fortune."

"As long as Professor Crispin likes it, the cost doesn't matter," Yvette said softly.

Crispin cast a fleeting, longing glance at the spectacular board before violently clearing his throat. "Hmph. I have plenty of chessboards."

"Oh, what a shame," Matthew sighed dramatically. "I know Professor Winston loves chess. Since someone here doesn't want it, I'm sure he'd be thrilled to take it off our hands."

Before Matthew could even turn around.

The chessboard and the tea were snatched from his grip. Crispin aggressively shoved them into Winona's arms.

"Put these away," Crispin barked. Then he shot Yvette a withering glare. "Don't think a little bribery is going to get you out of trouble."

"Oh, stop it. She gave you an out, just take it before she leaves and you spend the next week sulking," Winona chided, swatting her husband's shoulder.

"I have more than enough skincare products, sweetheart. Keep your money next time."

"I will," Yvette smiled.

"So, Mom gets a gift, Dad gets a gift, and I get nothing?" Matthew rubbed his nose, feigning hurt.

"Of course not. I got you a tie and cufflinks."

As Yvette reached into her bag to grab the box, Winona gasped, her eyes locking onto Yvette's right hand.

"Yvette! What happened to your hand?"

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