As the saying went, "He who receives a gift, sells his liberty."
Pandora was hesitant to accept Steven as a son-in-law, but she eventually agreed to accept his gifts.
She was taken aback by the extravagance of the so-called 'daily necessities' Steven had sent. They were all high-end items whose value was off the charts. She was at a loss for words. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Steven, these gifts you've sent could support our family for several generations. Why don't you have someone take them back?"
Steven replied, "A gift once given should not be taken back. Except for this box of gold bars, the rest are not of great value. I've been married to Hannah for years now and I've never come to visit you. Let me make up for my past mistakes with these gifts. Please give me a chance."
Steven was earnest, but Pandora detected an ulterior motive. "Let me make this clear, Steven. Whether Hannah chooses to make up with you is entirely up to her."
Steven finally understood what Pandora was worried about. "Pandora, these gifts are for you. I won't use them as leverage to pressure you into doing anything you don't want to."d2
Pandora replied, "I know you're not that kind of person, but these gifts are simply too expensive."
There were indeed daily necessities, and several boxes of clothes for her and Hannah's father. The fabric was of such fine quality that one could tell just by touching it.
"Mom, mom, where did all these boxes come from? What's inside them?" Farley's voice echoed from outside the kitchen.
Pandora quickly hid the box of gold bars and went outside. "Where is your sister and father?"
"They're coming," Farley replied, looking at the boxes scattered around the room. "Mom, we only went out for a while and all these boxes appeared. Where did they come from?"
"Your ex-brother-in-law sent them," Pandora replied, placing the box with the gold bars in the deepest part of the room.
Upon hearing the term 'ex-brother-in-law', Farley's eyes lit up. "I think the ex-brother-in-law is pretty cool. He even said he'd gift me a private jet when I come of age. I wish Hannah could get back together with him. Mom, will he be joining us for Christmas this year?"
"Farley!" Hannah and Jeo had arrived, and were startled to hear Farley praising Steven. "You little rascal, are you asking for a spanking?"
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