"Jenna, only I have the right to say whether you deserve this or not. Come here." Vivian beckoned to her after figuring out her concerns.
Jenna approached hesitantly; she was still nervous.
"Jenna, only you are truly worthy of this jewelry. Listen to me. I sincerely want to give it to you. Just take it for my sake. Take it, otherwise I cannot rest in peace." Grandma Richards took her hand and tears were welling up in her eyes. "My child, the Richards family has done you wrong, including me. I did not protect you. It is not your fault that you divorced Hansen. My grandson is unworthy and stubborn. He doesn't deserve someone like you. Since you once were a member of our family, I believe that it was fate. So, I am determined to give this jewellery to you. You don't need to refuse." Vivian paused to catch her breath before continuing seriously, "Jenna, I'm not giving you this jewellery for nothing. I have some things I want you to help me with."
When Jenna heard this, she was confused again. What was happening?
Not only did the uneasiness in her heart not fade away, but it grew bigger and bigger.
In the midst of her dilemma, Vivian's desolate voice rang again. "You don't have to hesitate. Hansen wouldn't find a woman who is more suitable for him than you. I can't watch after you two anymore. I don' t know what the future holds for you but I'm begging you."
When Vivian said this, her face was solemn and she took Jenna's hand with her gaze fixed on her.
Jenna was very worried.
"Grandma, anything at all, as long as I can, I will try my best to help you." She avoided Vivian's sad eyes. Her heart trembled before she said through gritted teeth.
"Okay." There was a glint of light in Vivian's eyes as she said solemnly, "Jenna, no matter what happens in the future, please forgive my grandchildren and the Richards family. Can you do that for me?"
After Vivian finished speaking, she took Jenna's hand and looked at her almost pleadingly.
Jenna's heart shuddered. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly and she looked at Vivian in confusion.
She really couldn't figure out Vivian's words. Was she asking Jenna to forgive Hansen for hurting her in the past? She loved him deeply. Love could make one forgive everything and she had already forgiven Hansen. There was no need to give her such precious jewelry for this matter. She was still cracking her head when she heard Vivian sigh and spoke again.
"Jenna, maybe you won't understand it now, but one day you will understand my efforts. I only ask you to accept it. Only if you accept it will I feel at ease. If you are unwilling to accept it, it means that you will not forgive my grandson for my sake."
The look in Vivian's eyes was almost desperate.
Jenna was completely at a loss of words.
"Please, do it for me. If not, just keep it for me, okay?¹' Vivian begged her.
Jenna felt like she was having a very bizarre dream and she couldn't wake up at all.
But, the ninety- year- old Vivian kept begging her, which freaked her out.
If she didn't agree with it, it will hurt Grandma's heart but if she agreed, how would she herself feel at ease?
Jenna couldn't understand what was happening but at this moment, the sadness and disappointment in Vivian's eyes were so evident that she could hardly refuse.
It would be cruel of her to let Vivian down. She lowered her head and thought about it carefully. She figured that she would promise Vivian first. If she couldn't handle it, she would give it to Hansen.
Thinking of this, she bit her lip and agreed, "Okay, Grandma, I will accept it."
"Good." Vivian's eyes flashed with tears of hope and she said repeatedly, "That's great." Following that, she took out a few pieces of paper from the brocade box and handed it to Jenna with shaking hands.
Jenna took it and examined it. She saw an invoice and a jewelry appraisal. However, the top piece of paper was what surprised Jenna.
It was a notarized certificate with Vivian's autograph on it. On it wrote a clear statement that this jewelry was gifted to Jenna.
Her hands began to tremble. It seemed that Vivian had prepared everything. It was definitely not a whim.
Jenna was moved but uneasy. Was she really worthy of this gift?
Vivian handed her the wooden box with both hands.
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