Chapter 8

I nodded in reply. I had noticed how thoughtful and attentive Joseph was toward me throughout the journey back. I recalled how today was Lawrence and Ivy's engagement day. They were out there surrounded by everyone's blessings and praises, while I had been accused of stealing a necklace. Eventually, I decided to come clean with my parents and told them everything about my past relationship. Lawrence had pursued me during college, and we got together before we even graduated. I had heard about the childhood friend that he grew up with, but I'd never seen Ivy around him, so I never thought much of it. He kept a crystal globe ornament on his desk. Once, I accidentally touched it while I was cleaning his study. He immediately shot up from his seat and shoved me away, saying, "Don't come into my study again! You're not allowed to touch anything in here!" He had a dark expression when facing me, yet his gaze turned tender when he turned around to pick up the globe. He had shoved me to