Chapter 1464

Jack recalled the first time he attended Phoebe's birthday party. Back then, Jack had lent all his money to Samuel after his father's death, leaving him with only enough for a cheap watch that cost less than a hundred dollars. He remembered the mockery on his friends' faces when they saw the gift. Then, Samuel and his mother walked in, and the tables were turned. Jack continued flipping through Phoebe's diary, desperate to know what she had truly thought after receiving the cheap watch. After a few pages, he found the entry for the day of the birthday party. "January 25, XXX4. "It was my birthday today, and I'm so thankful for everyone's company and for all the wonderful gifts. Thank you, I really mean it! I was most surprised by Jack's gift—a watch that only cost a few dozen dollars. "To be honest, I don't really care about the gift's value. I know some people believe that the value of a gift reflects how important the recipient is to the giver, but I don't see it that way. I don