Chapter 1571

As the saying went, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Grace had agreed to accept Lucas's gifts only as a gesture to acknowledge him as her son-in-law. But she had not expected that the "everyday knick-knacks" Lucas mentioned would turn out to be treasures worth a fortune. This left her at a loss for words. After pondering for a moment, Grace said, "Lucas, those things you sent could support our family for generations. It would be better to have someone take them back." Lucas replied, "Mom, once a gift is given, it can't be taken back. Except for this box of gold bars, the rest isn't worth much. I've been married to Stella for years and never visited you. Let me make up for my past mistakes with these small tokens. Please give me a chance." Lucas spoke sincerely, but Grace was reading between the lines. "Let me make this clear, Lucas. Whether Stella wants to reconcile with you is entirely up to her." Lucas finally understood Grace's primary concern. "Mom, these gifts are just