Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam) novel Chapter 30

Anna could not help but despair when she heard all the things the people in the ward said.

Anna did not expect to see that she had no one who genuinely cared about her.

Nonetheless, she tried her best to maintain a faint smile as she presented an exquisite-looking box to Grandmother Dawson.

"Grandma, I left in a hurry last night and forgot my phone. That's why I didn't contact any of you. This is a birthday present I got for you. See if you like it, Grandma.”

When Amelia saw Anna trying to get on Grandmother Dawson's good side, she instantly sneered, "Anna Hamilton, do you think Grandma will forgive you just because you got her a gift? There's no gift in the world that the Dawson family can't afford, so don't try to curry favor with us!"

Liam's cold eyes darted toward Amelia, making her hold her breath in fear.

His gaze was like an invincible pair of hands choking at Amelia's throat. No one heard a squeak from her after that.

Nicole stared eagerly at the antique box in Anna’s hands. She had no idea what it contained either.

Nicole, too, found Anna's action ridiculous. 'Does she think she can win back Grandmother Dawson's favor with a simple gift?

'How childish of her!'

Chloe was also thrilled with this turn of events. She thought that Anna's pitiable attempt to save herself would surely further ruin Grandmother Dawson’s image of her.

Bryan, too, was curious about the content of the box.

Anna smiled as she gazed at Grandmother Dawson. Slowly, she opened the box...

Everyone in the room inhaled sharply.

A look of surprise emerged in Grandmother Dawson's misty eyes.

In the box was an extremely lifelike wood carving of Jesus Christ. Its body was perfectly proportioned, its expression solemn and peaceful. Even the colors looked smooth and natural. It was as if one could see the divine glow of God on the statuette. It left everyone in awe.

"Could... C-c-could it be..."

Anna gazed at Grandmother Dawson with a sweet smile. In Liam’s eyes, she looked like a cunning little fox.

“That's right, Grandma. It's a statuette of Christ handcrafted by Abbot Alger."

Anna’s smile was as sweet as honey, and her eyes as clear as spring water.

"Impossible! Abbot Alger only carves one statuette every year. The one displayed at the ceremony this year was definitely a different one! Don't try to trick Grandma with a fake statuette!” Amelia snapped out o f her trance. Her astonishment was evident on her face.

Everyone knew that Grandmother Dawson was a devoted follower of Christ and was pious to the bones. Many who aim to please Grandmother Dawson would choose a religious approach.

During her birthday party, many guests gifted her with religious items.

Grandmother Dawson was a huge fan of Abbot Alger's work, but they were terribly difficult to come by. When that year's statuette was once again snatched away at an extortionate price, Grandmother Dawson wallowed in disappointment for a long while.

Anna smiled calmly. "Amelia, you're so knowledgeable in this area. You're right, this isn't the statuette from the ceremony. It took me a month of begging to get Abbot Alger to carve this for me.

"The abbot told me that I am a smart child who is destined for greatness. He praised my determination t o get this for my grandmother-that’s why he agreed t o carve this for me. He told me to return to him at three in the morning. I was afraid of being late, so I

left in a hurry last night."

Anna smiled and continued, "Grandma, I begged for this statuette just for you. I hope you live a long and healthy life."

Grandmother Dawson nodded again and again. She grinned from ear to ear. "There's no mistake that this i s Abbot Alger’s craft! I can recognize his style! Good girl, Anna. You really do love me so. I adore your gift very much."

Grandmother Dawson was unwilling to put it down. " This is the best birthday gift I've ever gotten.”

Hearing that, Amelia glared at Anna with much discontent. She pouted and never said a word again.

Nicole and Chloe had disappointment written all over their faces. They did not expect Anna to bring such a priceless gift for Grandmother Dawson, clearing her name with ease.