A Love Trap

"Actually, I don't know how I got this jade pendant. But I remember that I used to wear it around my neck when I was younger.

And I always knew that this jade pendant was very important to me!

When I was a child, Lena saw me wearing it and wanted to grab it. After fighting with her, I finally got it back. Since then, I never risked wearing it again, instead I kept it in the box, well hidden," Ashley said in a broken voice as she stroked the pendant while she reminisced about her childhood days.

She didn't know how she got the jade pendant. But she had been wearing it around her neck since she was a child. It meant a lot to her.

"You were adopted by the Mu family when you were five years old. Think about it. Could this pendant have been given to you by your real family?" Ellie asked.

"I don't know. I was seriously ill when I was five years old. When I recovered from the illness, I lost all of my memory from the past. And even if I hadn't lost my memory, I don't think I would have remembered anything because I was only a small child and it was such a long time ago," Ashley said helplessly.

"It seems that you may have been born in a rich family!" Ellie suddenly looked at Ashley and said with excitement.

Ashley was taken aback by her words. But a few seconds later, she rolled her eyes and smiled. "It's impossible."

"Why do you think it's impossible? Just look at this jade pendant! Even Lena wouldn't be able to afford such a beautiful and expensive pendant!" Ellie couldn't help raising her voice out of excitement.

"Since this pendant is so important to you, you should wear it all the time. Otherwise, what if you lose it?

You may not be so lucky to find it again.

When you were a child, it was difficult for you to protect it and anyone could have taken it from you. But now, you have grown up and you can look after it. I really think you should wear it. If you ever come across your real family and they see the jade pendant, they may recognize it and know that you are their daughter."

"I guess that sounds reasonable enough." Ashley nodded in agreement.

she wore the pendant

aquamarine jade pendant. If the lady that wore such a pendant didn't have a certain air about her or skin tone, the pendant would become dull and insignificant.

had a good temperament and fair skin. Wearing the jade pendant made her look more elegant. It was truly made for her. With a little accessory, she looked like a well-educated lady

almost forgot to tell you something. Ellie, do you remember the boy who came to J City to visit

favor for me a few days ago. Well, I have organized to meet up with him tomorrow. Do you want to

curious to see what this mystery man looks like since you were so fascinated by him that you stopped in your tracks to help him," Ellie replied with a cheeky

poor and wretched that I couldn't help but buy some food

beggars. Why don't you feel sorry for them

rolled her eyes

you fall in love with him at first sight?" asked Ellie while

Ashley jumped up and covered Ellie's mouth with her hands to stop her from speaking. "You're overthinking it! How could I fall in love with him? I don't even know what he is like. Last time I saw him, he was tired and disheveled. Do you think that I could fall in love with a man that looked like

tired and each

on her bed. So many thoughts were churning inside of

through her mind. Ashley couldn't help thinking

gazed at Andrew's phone

did Andrew give me

I stand with him. It's so complicated to define

have had

felt annoyed and frustrated. 'Why do I think so

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His parents stared wide-eyed

him today? Greyson rarely got up before noon. Why did

gazed at him lovingly, as he combed his hair. After a long while, Greyson stopped and asked helplessly, "Dear mother, when do you plan to stop