Chapter 8 Robbery in Plain Sight??

Sylvia was direct and unequivocal. She was simply stating facts - reclaiming what was hers. Who could argue with that? Her blunt words left Michelle shaking with anger. "You willingly gave these things to me initially," she fumed, "Now you want them back? That's nonsense! Once gifted, you relinquish all claims!" Michelle brazenly refused to return the items. Though Sylvia wasn't her ideal daughter-in-law, her gifts had elevated Michelle’s status. Especially that ruby necklace which drew envious looks over the years. Michelle cared deeply about people’s perceptions of her. When she realized how admired her new necklace was, she was thrilled. So when Sylvia asked for it back, Michelle objected vehemently. Having dealt with their duplicity for years, Sylvia knew Michelle’s reluctance came as no surprise. Still, today Sylvia was determined to retrieve her possessions, regardless. These people hardly deserved such fine gifts. Michelle’s shamelessness left even Juliet chuckling in di