Chapter 294 Rome Stories February 17 New Share
“No wonder this guy told me to avoid opening gifts in front of others.”
Holding the pearl in her hand, Haley brought it close to her eyes for a careful inspection. She now understood why Leon had made that special request.
After admiring it for a moment, Haley came back to her senses. She gently placed the pearl into the drawer under her vanity, found a small jewelry box to store it, locked the drawer, and only then left the room.
The moment she stepped out, she saw Leon chatting with Emily and Jodi. The three of them were smiling non-stop, clearly enjoying the conversation.
“What are you talking about?” Haley asked casually as she sat down next to Emily.
“We were talking about how Vincent’s egg from the Egg Festival two days ago got accidentally stepped on by Sam,” Emily replied.
“That kept me busy,” Jodi added. “I had just mopped the floor, and then I had to mop it again.” Although she spoke in a complaining tone, her smile didn’t match the words—it looked more like she was boasting. “But Sam offered to help clean up, which saved me a lot of trouble.”
“Will Sam and Vincent be coming today?” Haley asked.
Since Jodi’s home on Willow Lane was the only neighbor Emily and Haley had, their families were close. Naturally, Jodi’s whole family was invited to the birthday party.