"Come on, show us!" Alice urged, refusing to give up.
Lily hesitated. "Isn't it bad luck to open a gift before the birthday is over? If you don't, everyone will see how good your taste is. What if people start trying to butter you up? That'd be awkward for you, wouldn't it?"
"Now you're making me even more curious." Alice's eyes sparkled as she turned to Isabella. "Isa, open it up! Let's see what your dear future sister-in-law got you."
Lily still looked hesitant. "I don't know... It's not time to open gifts yet, and..."
"Oh, come on, it's not a big deal."
Ignoring Lily completely, Alice shoved aside the waiter who was holding the gift and yanked off the ribbon, flipping open the box.
"Uh... Alice, you—" Isabella started, but the moment she saw the contents, her face darkened.
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