Emily Simpson's hand, holding the box, tightened.
Her heart was filled with unsurpassed joy...so happy...
This was the very first gift Lorne Noah Jackson had given her.
Emily treasured the greeting card, storing it carefully before taking out the pearl necklace.
The white pearls were dazzling, as if they too were shimmering with light.
.........
Meanwhile...
At the mountainside villa.
Every Lunar New Year's eve, to maintain the festive spirit, Michelle Campbell would insist that the whole family sit in front of the large television to watch the Spring Festival Gala, even though she would fall asleep after a short while, letting Samuel Noah Jackson carry her back to her bedroom.
.........
In Lorne's room.
He was leaning by the window, holding a set of white scarves in his hand, his gaze flickering towards the sky, where the fireworks were in full bloom.
At this time, a text message notification chimed from his cellphone.