Sherrie stopped, caught off guard and embarrassed.
Nigel hadn’t actually meant to give the necklace to me. He had only been using it to provoke Allison.
Since when did he care this much about Allison’s reaction?
Sensing the tension, Sherrie hesitated before speaking. “Then I’ll just keep it for Allison. If she wants it later, I’ll give it back to her.”
Nigel waved her off. “No need. Giving it to her is just a waste of feelings.”
After Nigel left, Sherrie glanced at Allison, then hurried after him.
Allison thought for a moment, then followed them as well.
In the dining room, Nigel noticed Sherrie had come in alone. He was just about to scold Allison for not showing up when Allison walked through the door.
Sherrie looked a little surprised. Allison had learned her lesson.
If she’d w
