Chapter 568

As the thought crossed her mind, Joanne's hand flew to her neck. She smiled at Benjamin and said, "Well, then, aren't you going to help me pick out a scarf?" "Yes, of course. Let's go," Benjamin said. He led Joanne and Queenie into a boutique on the second floor that sold custom-made scarves. It wasn't a globally renowned designer brand but a local one set up by generations of artisans. Each scarf was different, but all of them boasted intricate craftsmanship and smooth textures. The threading of the fine embroidery was silken to the touch. "Care to pick one out for me? I don't know Wayne's mother that well," Joanne confessed as she enlisted Benjamin's help, worried she might pick out the wrong scarf. Benjamin looked at the red tourmaline brooch Joanne bought and chose a silk scarf in the palest pink with delicate magnolia embroideries. The scarf was long and could be used as a shawl, a multi-purpose canvas that complemented the red brooch. "This one it is. Ring this up for me, pl