Chapter 43: A Kiss in the Dark

Ethan wasn't one for long hugs. Within a few seconds, he gently pulled away from Sophia's arms. "I've got something for you. Come, check it out." Sophia's eyes followed Ethan's gaze and landed on a velvet box resting on the couch. Anyone could tell it was a jewelry box. "Is this for me?" Sophia asked, sounding both surprised and delighted. Ethan gave a small nod, "Open it. If you don't like it, I can have it exchanged." "No need!" Sophia's happiness was clear in her eyes, "Anything from you is precious to me." With that, she opened the box. As soon as she lifted the lid, the diamonds inside sparkled under the light, bouncing colors around the room. It was a full set of diamond jewelry – earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets... Every smallest diamond was over two carats, and the necklace's centerpiece was as big as a pigeon's egg. Sophia was stunned. She was beyond happy! Just a few hours ago, she was jealous after seeing Ethan gift a Buddhist rosary to another woman. But thi