Chapter 779

“Maybe I’m just used to doing things myself and never thought about it that way,” I said with a smile.

Edward put his arm around my waist and gave it a gentle pat. “From now on, just focus on what you need to do. Let someone else handle the housework. You don’t have to do everything yourself.”

“Got it!” I said, catching on quickly.

In the master bedroom upstairs, there were several designer shopping bags.

Edward pointed at them. “Go check them out. They’re all this season’s latest.”

I opened the bags and found an elegant handbag, three outfits, plus a brooch and a bracelet.

Obviously, these weren’t cheap—the way the bracelet and brooch sparkled was absolutely eye-catching.

“Do you like them?” Edward asked, a smile on his face.

“Of course,” I couldn’t help but show how much I loved them. “They’re gorgeous.”

“Close your eyes. I’ve got another gift for you,” Edward said in a mysterious tone.

I immediately covered my eyes with my hands. He wrapped his arm around my waist and guided me to the sofa, where we sat down together.

“Alright, open your eyes and see,” Edward said gently.

I opened my eyes and saw a blue necklace laid out in front of me.

The craftsmanship was exquisite. Inside the sapphire pendant was a delicately carved rose, and from every angle, the flower seemed to take on a different shape—it was stunningly unique.

“This must have been really hard to get,” I said, my eyes growing misty as I looked up at him. “It’s not something you can just buy with money.”

Edward nodded. “Of course. Something this unique isn’t easy to come by.”

My breath hitched. I stood up and threw myself into his arms, hugging his waist tightly. “Thank you. Thank you for doing so much for me.”

Edward ran his fingers through my hair. “It’s something to remember me by. Whenever you see it, you’ll think of me.”

I paused for a second, then lifted my head from his arms and teased, “Wait, is this what people do before breaking up?”

Edward couldn’t help but laugh, then pretended to be annoyed as he kissed me. “What nonsense are you talking about? Who says you have to break up to give someone a keepsake?”

I realized how silly I was being and snuggled back into his shoulder, whispering, “You’ve given me so much. Maybe I should do something for you too, but I don’t have anything special to give you right now…”

“Would you go along with one of my little quirks?” Edward said, picking up a purple ribbon from the gift box. “I want to cover your eyes…”

“…”

“Would you mind? I just think it’d be a little more exciting,” Edward said, his eyes full of hope.

I nodded. “Alright, I’ll let you have your way.”

Maybe it was because I was being especially gentle and compliant today, but Edward was in an unusually good mood. We lost track of time, not even knowing how long we’d been at it, until suddenly his phone rang.

He answered, and in the next instant, his expression darkened. His tone turned cold. “Ryan, you’re in Shaville too?”

The shock made my whole body go limp, but then, as if jolted awake, I suddenly found my strength and turned to look at him.

Edward gently squeezed my arm in a comforting gesture, trying to reassure me.

“Is this what your grandpa wants? Alright, I’ll go with you to meet him tomorrow,” he said.

“She’s got something going on, so she can’t make it,” he added.

“Ryan, how could you just end your marriage out of the blue?” he sounded really worried.

“Did the Chamberlain family have any issues with it?” he continued.

As Edward talked on the phone, his eyes never left me. I couldn’t hear what Ryan was saying, but I could sense Edward’s whole vibe turning cold.

After he hung up, Edward said, “Ryan’s in town for some business. Do you want to meet him tomorrow?”