Stay with me

CHAPTER 30 *TESSA* When we got to my house. Brad walked up to Declan and handed him a red velvet box. Mother,I’m so sorry for not coming to see you on time.And I wasn’t really prepared to meeting you today so I didn’t get any gifts ready.But could you accept this for now? I promise to come by soon with much better presents.”Declan sounded very respectful. It was so surprising. I’m pretty sure he’s just acting to prove to my mother that he’s a good person but damn…he’s such a good actor. “No…you don’t have to get me anything.”My mother said refusing his gift. “No…please I insist.”He said opening the box. “Oh my!It looks so expensive…I can’t accept this.”She pressed on. “Please…” Seeing that Declan really wanted her to accept it,I took the box and placed it in my mother’s hand. “Just accept it,mother.He really wants you to.” My mother smiled and reluctantly accepted the gift. She brought out the necklace and stared at it in astonishment. “You really didn’t have to.” “Mom,you can accept i