Luke's expression darkened slightly, the brightness in his eyes dimming noticeably. They both knew what Mrs. Miller giving Isabella the white jade bracelet meant—it wasn't just a simple gift; it was akin to an engagement token.
Returning the bracelet would equate to rejecting the proposal.
Luke unconsciously tightened his grip, trying to sound calm as he asked, "You don't like the bracelet?"
"It's too valuable, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to accept," she replied.
"What do you find inappropriate about it?" He raised his gaze, looking directly into her eyes, a question veiled in double meaning.
Isabella paused slightly, not expecting Luke to be so persistent.
She had been speaking delicately, not wanting to hurt each other's feelings. However, with Luke pressing, she had no choic
