Birthday Gift
The day after New Year's marked Lilith's birthday. William had meticulously planned the entire day - shopping, a movie, and a romantic dinner. For her gift, he'd chosen a diamond-studded bracelet. Not luxury, but pricey for a student. William had scrimped for over a month to afford it. Lilith enjoyed their date, acting like any typical girl out with her boyfriend - riding bumper cars and the Ferris wheel, watching a movie, and savoring a candlelit dinner. But when William presented the gift that evening, her reaction wasn't quite what he'd expected. "Why such an expensive gift?" Lilith asked, eyes fixed on the glittering bracelet. She'd have preferred simple roses. William's extravagance, even for her sake, made her uneasy. "What's wrong?" William had anticipated delight, maybe even an
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