Chapter Twenty-Six
Necklaces of pearls, emeralds, and rubies spilled through her amazed fingers. Loose precious stones littered the bottom of the box. There was indeed a treasure—enough there to keep her and her father from the creditors for... well, certainly for the rest of her life, if not for generations to come.
A giggle bubbled up from somewhere inside of her. A feeling of light happiness overwhelmed her and seemed to fill up her heart. She felt like laughing and crying all at once—she was so happy.
She could barely believe it was real and plunged her hand into the box once more, letting the glittering jewels clink so beautifully through her fingers. For so many months she had dreamed of this, hoped for it, prayed for it, and now it was here. It was here!
Sara stole a glance up
