Chapter 161

The next day, Willie came over after I was done with my regular check-up. She brought a lot of supplements with her, along with a few beautiful landscape paintings. In an apologetic tone, she said, "My apologies for letting you go through all that at the art gallery the day before yesterday, Ms. York." She pulled out a box from her bag. "This is also for you. It's a top-grade freshwater pearl from Javerna. I had a feeling that you'd like it." I refused, "You're too kind, Ms. Garrett. I'm happy to accept the supplements and such, but this is too expensive a gift." Willie smiled. "What's with the formalities? Am I an outsider to you?" I felt like I was put in a tight spot. I wasn't sure what the relationship between Jonathan and Willie was like. If I accepted the gift just like that, what if Jonathan found out and blamed me for doing so? Noticing the hesitation in me, Willie was sharp-witted enough to understand my position instantly. With a smile on her face, she said, "