CHAPTER 44 FAMILY SECRET REVEALED

He noticed her getting lost in thought more often recently, and it didn't seem like she was interested in sharing what was on her mind, so he dropped it. "I got something for you,' he mumbled as he pulled out a small jewelry box from his pocket. Samantha's eyes perked up at the sound of that. Her husband had never gotten her a gift unwarranted. A gasp escaped her as she took in the dainty rose gold pendant on the cushion. It was two pendants intertwined together. The top was a hollow heart shape with diamonds covering its surface, and hanging from it was. a simple band with her name engraved in calligraphy. "It's beautiful, Jake' her eyes welled up as she turned so he could wear it for her. It matched the drooping chain she already had on perfectly. She tried to hug him and stroke his shoulder with her thumb. "Thank you so much. Sorry for the waterworks," she laughed awkwardly as she fanned her cheeks. "I don't know what's getting the best of me." "It's fine," he chuckled, and his