"About Ms. Shelly Crawford, your mother... I have something for you."
After the party, Calaen led Nelia into his room and handed her a small box.
"What is this?" Nelia asked, eyeing the box curiously.
"My mom and Ms. Crawford were like sisters," Calaen explained.
"They made a promise that if their children were both boys, they'd be like brothers. If they were both girls, they'd be like sisters. But if one was a boy and the other a girl..."
Calaen paused before continuing.
"They would be husband and wife. And the necklace inside is a token of affection."
Nelia let out an amused chuckle.
"Such a reckless promise. But now that I think about it, it does sound like something my lively mom would do."
But then, her smile faded.
"Thanks, but I can't accept it."
Though Calaen had expecte
