Just an Act

Bella's POV: When we got home, Herbert suddenly took out a red velvet box from his pocket and handed it to my mother. "Mom, I'm very sorry. I planned to pay a formal visit to you in a few days, but I came in such a hurry. The gift is not ready. Only this necklace I chose before is a decent gift. I hope you don't mind." Herbert's tone was very respectful. This surprised me again. What's going on? Must he act so perfect? Susan refused Herbert's gift. "This... this won't do. Herbert, I know you're a good kid. But this gift..." For a moment, the two of them refused each other. Seeing this, I simply took the gift box and put it into my mother's hand. Then, I said, "Mom, this is a gift from your son-in-law. If you don't want it, it means that you don't recognize this son-in-law." Hearing this, Susan reluctantly accepted the red box. "I see." After she finished speaking, she opened the red silk box. The next second, I heard my mother's surprised voice. "This is a diamond necklace. It's very e