Chapter 19

Emma lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought. Ethan didn't press further. He just curved his lips into a faint smile and drove off. On the way, Emma gazed out the window, but her eyes were actually sneaking glances at Ethan through the mirror. The whole thing felt so surreal—this was the same man who used to treat her like a nuisance, and now he was taking her to buy rings? It felt like something out of a daydream she never dared to have. Ethan caught a glimpse of the barely-there smile on her lips. Something stirred in his chest, a strange mix of emotion he couldn't quite name. They soon arrived. Emma walked straight into the jewelry store, while Ethan followed her at a slower pace. The store glittered with all kinds of jewelry, making Emma stop in her tracks. A saleswoman walked up, glanced at Emma's plain outfit, and didn't bother to hide her disdain. "Looking for something? Just so you know, this place isn't cheap. Best think twice." Emma heard the condescension in her tone and