Chapter 193
Elizabeth glanced into the car and saw Josephโs suit. โDidnโt you take your lager home?โ
โMissed you so much, I came straight to the hospital,โ he said. Elizabeth smiled at him.
โThoner tether?โ he asked.
Elizabeth nodded. โSum.โ
Joseph opened the car door for her. Once inside, he handed her a gift. โThis is for you.โ
โThank you so much, but this is too generous.โ
โItโs nothing. You saved my dad, and I never properly thanked you,โ Joseph smiled. โSpeaking of my dad, he wants to invite you to dinner sometime.โ
Elizabeth was unwrapping the gift and looked up. โIt was just a small favor, no big deal.โ
โIt might have been small to you, but it was my dadโs life,โ Joseph said seriously.
Elizabeth smiled. โAlright.โ
The Stewart family had their manners, and it was just a meal. Plus, she could check on his dadโs health again.
As the car drove away, Elizabeth opened the box. It was a necklace. Elizabeth recognized it as a rare piece, limited edition, requiring a reservation.
โItโs a butterfly,โ Elizabeth said, pleasantly surprised.
Joseph smiled. โBecause you have a butterfly tattoo on your back.โ
Elizabeth touched her shoulder and thanked him. โI really like it.โ She did like butterfly designs. This gift was perfect. Joseph paid attention to details, unlike Alexander, who probably reserved all his attention for Esme.
Elizabeth thought for a moment and asked, โTheir cruise party in a month, are you going?โ
โThe one in Labon?โ he asked.
She nodded.
โIf you want to go, Iโll point you,โ he said softly.
Elizabeth smiled but didnโt respond. Joseph, being elegant and dignified, wouldnโt enjoy such events.
She accepted the necklace, placed it on her hand, and looked out the window, lost in thought. Then, Elizabeth took her seat while Joseph went to the testing area.
She was deciding what to do when a voice caught her attention. โWhat do you know? Alexander and Esme are perfect together. How can Elizabeth compare to Esme?โ
Another voice asked, โMrs. Russell, who is Nancy?โ
Elizabeth turned and saw Esmeโs mother, Allen.
โNancy?โ Allen seemed reluctant to explain.
Elizabeth raised an eyebrow. โMrs. Russell, what a coincidence. Youโre dining here too?โ