Sean exited the car carrying Xavier.
"Xavier!" Jessica shouted as she saw Xavier. She smiled and squatted with her arms open.
The usually aloof Xavier ran toward Jessica's embrace like a happy puppy.
Robert stood by the side and watched with a cane in his hand. After he confirmed Jessica didn't have any unusual reaction, he felt relieved and smiled at Angeline. "Come! We'll talk inside!"
Angeline carried Yasmine and followed behind Jessica. Once they were seated in the living room, Angeline handed the sandalwood box in her hands to Jessica. "I got a gift for you. It's a charm bracelet from Fawnword Church. It helps in keeping you safe. I hope you like it!"
Jessica's bright eyes sparkled in surprise. She accepted the gift with both hands. "Thank you!"
"Why don't you put it on," Robert said with a smile.
Jessica opened the box and took out the bracelet. She happily wore it on her wrist, where hideous scars were slightly visible.
Yasmine clapped her hands. "That's so pretty! You look great in anything!"
Angeline touched Yasmine's cheek.
Jessica said, "I like Yasmine and Xavier. I felt a sense of kinship the first time I met them. The same goes for you, too."
Angeline's heart fluttered. She couldn't believe that Jessica felt a sense of kinship with her, and her eyes turned red in an instant.
Angeline was from the Emmerson family. Before they sat down in the living room, she was worried that Jessica might remember something unpleasant from the past when she saw her.
After all, the last time they were at the Lawson residence, Jessica always wanted to kill Angeline because she was an Emmerson.
"I guess that's fate." Sean smiled and looked at Angeline.
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