Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 74

The people around them were already whispering among themselves.

Anyone could see that was just a wooden bracelet—cheap and worthless.

If you can’t afford a proper gift, fine. But to show up with something like that? What a joke.

Unbelievable. Absolutely ridiculous.

A few people couldn’t help but snicker; it was the sort of story that would have everyone else rolling their eyes in disbelief.

Effie, unbothered by the murmurs, stepped forward with calm composure. She held out the bracelet to Selma with both hands. “Grandma, this is my gift for you. Wishing you health and happiness.”

Selma took the box and examined the bracelet inside.

How unusual! The bracelet was unlike anything she’d seen. A faint, pleasant scent of wood drifted from it, soothing and refreshing.

A flicker of surprise flashed in Selma’s eyes before her lips curved into a rare smile. “Effie, this bracelet… Where did you find it?”

This was no ordinary trinket. It was the kind of treasure you couldn’t buy, no matter how wealthy you were.

But before Effie could answer, Suzan jumped in, eager to downplay the moment. “Grandma, wooden bracelets like that are everywhere. You could pick one up for a few bucks.”

Vera, standing nearby, put on a gentle smile. “It’s the thought that counts, not the price tag. Effie clearly put a lot of thought into this.” But the slight curl at the corner of Vera’s mouth betrayed the contempt she felt.

Effie didn’t need anyone’s help to embarrass herself, they thought—she was doing a fine job on her own.