Chapter 69: "Yes, and Quite a Lot"

Elena noticed Phoenix's sympathetic expression and felt a bit helpless. However, after thinking for a moment, she responded, "Yes, I do have gifts, and quite a lot." At home, Elena didn’t receive any birthday presents, but she had her friends and colleagues. The gifts they had given her were enough to fill a train. Phoenix saw Elena hesitate for a moment and assumed that Elena was lying to comfort herself. After all, without even a birthday cake, how could she possibly have received any gifts? It was clear that no one at home cared about Elena, not even treating her as a daughter! How pitiful! Phoenix, feeling sorry for Elena, took off her necklace. "Elena, this is my favorite necklace. Please don’t reject it." "This…" Elena hesitated. It wasn’t that she needed the gift. "If you refuse, it means you’re rejecting me, that you don’t want to be friends with me!" Phoenix quickly interjected, sensing Elena’s reluctance. Having been put on the spot, Elena sighed and accepted the neckl