Chapter 45: That Includes You

Ximena stared at Taylor in astonishment. The  Blue Bird's Tear ranked among the world's finest jewels; how could he possibly get his hands on it? Unless he'd relied on Laurel's connections.  That seemed the only plausible explanation. Even with someone backing him, giving such an expensive necklace as a gift was no small feat. She even began to wonder if she'd just made a mistake. Jolene looked shaken. "Taylor, i-it's far too much." Taylor smiled. "Your kindness more than deserves a gift...