Chapter 748
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“Minna, Brenna, come here. I want to talk to you about something,” Belen called out.
Minna, who had been preparing vegetables for the meal, stopped, washed her hands, and approached Belen.
Minna’s demeanor was notably warm, far more animated and affectionate toward Belen than Brenna. She clasped Belen’s hand eagerly. “I’m preparing a few dishes for you. I’m a decent cook, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy them.”
Belen laughed heartily. “No hurry. It’s rare for both my grandsons to have found partners. As their grandmother, I want to express my joy. I’ve prepared gifts for both of you.”
Brenna exchanged a look with Ethan, who gave a subtle shake of his head. He was as clueless as she was about when Minna and Kenny had become an item. But it was obvious that it was the reality, since Belen had said that.
Brenna studied Minna, who appeared completely at ease, still holding Belen’s hand with genuine warmth.
“There’s no need for gifts. Elsa already gave me an engagement present.”
Brenna’s surprise deepened. Minna and Kenny were already engaged? Her eyes drifted to Minna’s hand, where a sizable diamond ring sparkled.
Kenny wore a matching one.
They were really engaged.
Yet Kenny’s aloof attitude toward Minna suggested he wasn’t really into her. As Brenna’s thoughts swirled, Belen produced two identical red velvet jewelry boxes from behind her, the kind typically used for high-end jewelry.
“One for each of you!” Belen said with a beaming smile, handing Brenna and Minna the boxes.
Brenna opened hers right away, revealing a hefty gold bangle inside. “Thank you, Belen.”
Minna, however, hesitated. She believed opening a gift in front of everyone seemed impolite.
Lɒtєѕτ chɑρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝑛ovє𝓁𝓈.𝑐𝓞𝓂
She fretted that Belen’s gift to her might pale in comparison to the one Belen had given Brenna. If so, unveiling it would embarrass both her and Belen.
She stared at the box, lost in her concerns.
But Brenna, with her candid nature, had already opened hers, and Belen’s face lit up, her eyes crinkling with joy. “Do you like it?”
Brenna grinned widely. “I love it. Thank you so much.”
Minna caught sight of the thick gold bangle, clearly expensive. It was likely worth tens of thousands.
Reluctantly, she opened her box and found an identical gold bangle. She exhaled in relief. “It’s lovely. I hope it wasn’t too costly.”
“Don’t worry. Giving you gifts brings me joy,” Belen replied.
In fact, Belen hadn’t paid for the gifts. She had asked her son to arrange them, and he wouldn’t dream of billing her.
She had specifically requested two identical, solid gold bangles, and he had delivered.
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