Chapter 686

It took me a moment to recall the antique necklace was something I'd said I liked in passing. I hadn't expected Jonathan and Willie to remember it. Willie gave me a playful wink. "Go wash up first, and later, you can check out the gift I prepared for you." Now it was my turn to feel puzzled. "Jonathan, Willie, it's not a holiday or anything, so why are you giving me gifts?" Their expressions turned awkward at my question. But Willie quickly recovered. Smiling brightly, she said, "Honestly, Ari. What's wrong with us giving you something you like? We're just happy, that's all." I thought for a moment before asking, "Jonathan, did you recently strike it rich in business?" "Yes, yes, that's exactly it," Jonathan quickly admitted. Feeling reassured, I headed upstairs to wash my hands and change clothes. When I came back down, the dining table was already filled with all my favorite food. Even though I wasn't in the best mood, the sight of so much good food was enough to lift my spir