Chapter 63 A Surprise Gift

Dominic and Helena looked pleased by Madeline's words. After dinner, Helena brought over an elegant velvet box and handed it to Madeline. "Oh, right. This is a gift your Uncle Eric sent back from overseas. It arrived today, just in time to give it to you," Helena said. "Uncle?" Madeline froze, confusion written all over her face. "I have an uncle?" "Oh, you silly girl. I'm the youngest in my family. I have three older brothers." Helena smiled as she stroked Madeline's hair. "They've all heard the news that you've been brought home. Eric wanted to fly home immediately to meet you, but he's tied up with work abroad and won't be returning anytime soon. "That's why he bought you a gift first." Madeline opened it with curiosity. Inside the box, against the black velvet lining, lay a pink diamond necklace. The vibrant teardrop-shaped pink diamond was dazzling. It shimmered softly under the lights. One glance was enough to tell it's worth a fortune. "This pink diamond was a piece