Chapter 269


    Chapter 269 The Blossoming of Affection


    Ma had not had a chance to speak just now, and now found a moment to speak. With caution, he


    said, “Perhaps he hase to realize his debt to Ms. Aylin and wants to do something to make


    amends.”


    Harry’s expression turned colder as he responded, “A piece of embroidered artwork, no matter its


    value, is insufficient topensate for even a fraction of the suffering Aylin has endured. Thinking of


    making amends now? It’s toote!”


    “Absolutely right! Who cares about some obscure item he wants to give us? Even if I were to beat him


    a hundred times, I wouldn’t be satisfied!” Robert’s indignation surged whenever he thought about


    Aylin’s experiences in the Dcruz family.


    Can money ever heal emotional wounds? What an arrogant fool!


    Aylin carefully stored the scroll back in the box and calmly addressed Ma, “Scars are not easily


    healed. Gifts are nothing more than lifeless objects.”


    Suddenly, Aylin froze.


    Her attention was drawn to conspicuous bloodstains on the second box. Her heart skipped a beat as


    she quickly picked up the small square box.


    In a soft voice, Abby eximed, “Oh, there are bloodstains on this box!”


    Upon opening it, she discovered a delicate bracelet crafted from broken diamonds and yellow


    gemstones, resting quietly on the velvet, awaiting its owner


    Aylin was left stunned.


    Robert had long noticed the sparkling bracelet on her wrist, and upon seeing the same bracelet in the


    box, he couldn’t hide his contempt. “He even went overboard with his gift-giving. I knew this guy wasn’t


    sincere. Ha…”


    Ma shook his head, finding the first gift eptable but deeming the second one unworthy. “I


    suppose he didn’t put much thought into it.”


    “But… the bracelet Ryker gave me was handmade by himself,” Aylin uttered, leaving everyone taken


    aback.


    Harry, who was well-versed in endorsing high-end jewelry brands, narrowed his eyes and scrutinized


    thebel. With a frown, he remarked, “If I’m not mistaken, this belongs to YSL Love’s new spring-


    summer handmade collection. They provide the materials and leave the production to the customers.”


    There was one thing he didn’t mention. This DIY material kit was limited to twenty sets worldwide.


    Aylin’s eyebrows furrowed, clearly contemting something. She couldn’t determine if she felt


    astonished or pleased, her emotions wereplex.


    Did Gavyn specifically take the time to craft this for her? Judging by the meticulous craftsmanship of


    the chain, it appeared to be a painstaking and time-consuming task.


    Even if he had the time, how could he possess the patience to undertake it personally?


    Abby couldn’t understand the constant innovation in luxury goods, nor did sheprehend the


    emotional entanglement between Aylin and Gavyn. All she could see was that both bracelets were


    remarkably simr and looked exquisite.


    “They’re so pretty,” Abby remarked, her curiosity prompting her to poke at one of the bracelets. “These


    two are almost identical. Aylin, which one do you prefer?”


    Her question hit the mark, causing Robert and Harry to direct their gazes towards Aylin simultaneously.


    It was evident that they, too, were eager to know her answer


    “Children should stay out of adult matters. Go upstairs and do your homework,” Aylin retorted, feigning


    anger as she gently pushed Abby towards the stairs.


    Sometimes, not having an answer is, in itself, an answer.


    Robert and Harry exchanged nces, and their gazes suddenly turned cold, like a flickering


    candlelight, dim and obscure.


    Outside, Lloyd anxiously waited.


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    These bodyguards from the Koch family disyed an unexpected arrogance.


    He had no idea how Mr. Dcruz was faring at the moment.


    Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. just moments after Lloyd had been murmuring to himself, he


    witnessed the tall and handsome figure emerging through the doorway.


    Lloyd hurriedly approached, “Mr. Dcruz, how did it go?”


    He had been genuinely startled earlier and needed a moment topose himself. Surprisingly, Gavyn,


    known for hisposure and self-assurance, had scaled the wall and slipped in with the agility of a


    swallow – quick, nimble, and effortlessly.


    Lloyd had wanted to follow and mediate the situation butcked the necessary skills, so he remained


    outside, waiting.


    Gavyn’s expression remained cold, and he maintained his silence.


    He had suppressed his emotions for far too long, and if it weren’t Aylin’s birthday today, he wouldn’t


    have sought an argument with her.


    He was determined to make her rify things!


    He had brought a gift specifically to congratte her, so why did she shut him. out while while allowing


    that Ryker fellow to swagger in?


    Unaware of Gavyn’s displeasure, Lloyd continued to fret over the gift he had prepared. “Do you think


    Ms. Koch will appreciate the zardozi work? What if she doesn’t understand or like it? It’s such an


    expensive item, it would be a waste of money…”


    “Shut up!” Gavyn abruptly interrupted, cutting off Lloyd’s anxious ramblings.


    The incessant chatter caused Gavyn to furrow his brows, and his stern gaze swept over Lloyd. “No


    matter the cost, it’s worth giving it to her,” he asserted firmly.


    Lloyd awkwardly shut his mouth andined inwardly, Fine, despite his obvious concern, he


    couldn’t bring himself to utter a sincere word. Such protectiveness!


    After a moment, unable to contain himself any longer, Lloyd cautiously spoke in a soft voice, “I didn’t


    mean anything else. It’s just that I witnessed how hard you worked yesterday… Mr. Dcruz, does Ms.


    Koch still appreciate the bracelet?”


    Ever since Gavyn received enlightenment from his Grandpa yesterday, he had Lloyd driving him


    around, visiting almost half of the malls in New York. Ultimately, Gavyn unexpectedly chose to


    personally craft the bracelet.


    It was a turn of events even Lloyd hadn’t anticipated.


    Last night, the lights in the study remained on, and Lloyd struggled to keep his eyes open. “Mr.


    Dcruz, you injured your hands yesterday. When Ms. Koch saw them, she must have been touched,


    right?”


    At the mere mention, Gavyn’s expression grew even more displeased.


    He subconsciously clenched his fists tightly, reopening the still-healing wounds on his fingertips and


    staining his palm with fresh blood.


    Who could have anticipated that the meticulously crafted bracelet would end up resembling Ryker’s? If


    it weren’t for the bodyguards stopping him at the door, he might have been the first one to present the


    gift!


    Ryker Orozco, it’s him again!


    Gavyn’s heart was overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of emotions. He felt discontent,


    resentment, and aplex blend of feelings brewing inside. him, reminiscent of a fine matured wine.


    In that moment when Ryker held Aylin’s wrist, Gavyn felt an impulse to rush over and break Ryker’s


    hand!


    He don’t deserve to touch Aylin!


    Unbeknownst to Gavyn, possessiveness was growing within him like a wild vine, gradually entwining


    his entire heart.


    He didn’t want her to be apanied by any other man. He didn’t want her gaze to linger on anyone


    but him. He yearned to keep her within his sight, making it impossible for anyone else to approach her


    except for himself