Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 388 Valeria nodded gently as she gazed at Sebastian. The lead sales associate came over again later that day, this time with another piece of jewelry in hand. It was a necklace with a teardrop-shaped cornflower blue sapphire that weighed 15 carats. He'd also brought a cute little brooch with an intricate dragonfly design featuring two blue sapphires in place of eyes. Valeria guessed that this was Martha's gift to Selena. Valeria opened up her WhatsApp and clicked on Martha's contact. Martha had a very regal profile picture that gave offa rebellious impression to most.

Valeria texted her, saying, "I've received the clothes and jewelry, Mom. I'm really thankful, but it really is too much." "Oh, I beg to differ! I'm just not sure if I got the measurements right for Selena," Martha replied through text. "If only she'd come shopping with me earlier today-she could've tried the dresses on herself. All I could do was rely on my memory to get her size right. "The sales associate did help me out, though. We can always swap the clothes if they're not the right size. There's just an exchange period limit.

We won't be able to swap any clothes seven days after purchase. It'd be such a waste if that was the ---- case and the clothes couldn't fit." Martha even sent a cute little cat emoticon. Valeria giggled. "I've discussed it with Sebastian , and we've decided to return to Broburgh City after the engagement party. We'll bring Selena with us too." Valeria then opened up her WhatsApp stickers and sent a cute- looking one to Martha. "T'm happy with whatever decisions the two of you agree upon," Martha texted back, followed by a rose and grinning emoticon.

Martha then set her phone down, feeling pleased. "Ms. Neal is still young. Once she's no longer busy with work and has time to prepare for pregnancy , I'm sure she'll have a baby with Mr, Sebastian . There's nothing to worry about," Avery said while massaging Martha's shoulders. Martha herself had given birth to Sebastian and Florian when she was 40 years old. It was around that time that Avery began working for Martha too. "actually do love Selena and treat her as my own granddaughter ," Martha muttered. "It's just that Sebastian and Valeria are such a handsome couple.

It'd be such a pity if they didn't have any children of their own." ---- "Are you sure you want to do this, Gabriella? I'm afraid..." Sabrina began. "What are you scared of? I'll take full responsibility for everything that happens. Didn't you always have a crush on Sebastian, Brina? "If the Grant family's internal scandal is exposed , Valeria's public reputation would be crushed in front of all those media. My Grandpa will be present at the engagement party too. You know my Grandpa Lewis -he'd never tolerate an affair like this!

"He'd be pissed if he saw that the Grant family accepted such awoman as their daughter-in law. Though Valeria and Sebastian are legally married , they haven't announced it to anyone yet. The public has no idea my uncle is currently married. So when the scandal is revealed, you'll naturally marry him and become my aunt!" Sabrina nodded hesitantly as Gabriella explained everything to her. It really was a tempting plan. Sabrina had never married anyone even though she was 30 years old now. She'd been saving herself for Sebastian, after all.

Sabrina had come from an influential background, yet Sebastian had fallen in love with a commoner instead of her. Said commoner was even Valeria Neal! ---- No wonder Valeria had been able to utilize the Grant family's resources and connections. Sabrina was certain that she wouldn't have lost had it been a fair fight. Lewis had betrayed Sabrina too. Gabriella continued saying, "Brina, reputation is the most important thing to the Grant family. I'll help you drug Sebastian when the time comes and send him to a lounge room. I'll then let you know which room it is.

Once the two of you have gone past the point of no return..." The phone call soon came to an end. Gabriella stood before her desk, glaring sickeningly at the document on display. She shakily held it up before tearing it into shreds and tossing it into the trash can. There was a phrase on one of the torn-up corners that stood out. It read, "Probability of paternity: 99%." Valeria made a video call to Selena, in which Margaret happened to show up onscreen too. "Js... Is Gracie's adopted daughter having her engagement party tomorrow?" Margaret asked in a cheery but careful tone.

Valeria could still see the faint anguish on Margaret's face even though it was merely through a video call. Margaret's careful tone and the slight flicker of hope in her eyes made ---- Valeria sad. Valeria nodded and said a few words to Margaret before the latter went away to tend to the garden. Valeria then quietly asked Selena over the call, "Has your Great -Grandma been ina sad mood these past few days? That woman who showed up at the house last week -her name's Wendy Huxley.

Did she ever give Great-Grandma a phone call throughout the past week?" Selena thought about it before shaking her head.