Chapter 42

Maverick glanced over to her and said, "As long as you like it." Arabella lowered her eyes and softly said, "That's true. Heidi, you can carry something this extravagant, but I can't. I've been weak since I was little. Wearing heavy jewelry makes my wrist ache. I can only manage delicate pieces." As she spoke, she lifted her hand slightly, allowing her bracelet to come into view. Heidi swept her gaze over it and smiled. "Exactly. You're delicate and fragile. Light pieces suit you. A stone like mine is too heavy. It would crush your luck. You couldn't bear it." Arabella fell silent. "But don't lose heart. If you can't keep up, hit the gym more. Some things are just fate. If it's meant to be yours, it will be. And if it isn't…" She dragged out the last words, then glanced at Arabella's pale wrist and let out a quiet scoff. "No amount of grabbing will ever make it yours." Arabella stiffened. She hurriedly tugged her sleeve down to cover the bracelet and looked toward Maverick with