Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 303: The Heart Of The Ocean 

Jennifer's POV:

After Anthony left to go to the meeting, I called up Skylar on the phone to catch up with her.

"Hey, how are you doing?" I asked Skylar.

"I'm fine.Jerome took me to an art exhibition last night! I received a reply from Skylar soon.We ended up chatting for a long time as I was in high spirits.”

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and I raised my head to say, "Please come in."

The maid walked in and bowed her head down.Then, she handed me a booklet with a red cover.

"Mrs.Jones, this is the list of gifts from the guests.Please have a look."

I took the list and checked it carefully on my lap.

Elizabeth had said that every guest that was invited to attend a ceremony would always bring a gift, as it was an important part of tradition.

As I read the booklet, I suddenly found a familiar name on the list—Carl Davis.It was Carl, my childhood playmate.I was curious to see what gift he had brought and my eyes widened with astonishment when I saw the words—Heart of the Ocean.

Heart of the Ocean? I couldn't believe it.

"Go and bring me Alpha Carl's gift," I ordered the maid.

"Yes, Mrs.Jones."

The maid left, but quickly came back with the necklace on a velvet cushion and placed it before me.I picked up the beautiful sapphire necklace and stared at it carefully.I knew it was the same one I had seen in the exhibition center many years ago just by its intoxicating luster.I gasped in shock as I didn't expect Carl to give me such a precious gift.

As kids, we used to go to the exhibition center all the time with our friends, and that was where I first saw this dazzling necklace called Heart of the Ocean.

I used to lean on the glass cabinet in pure awe of its beauty.I remember Carl telling me that he would buy me that necklace when we were older.I didn't take his words seriously because we were just kids at the time.I had no idea that he had been planning on getting me this necklace since that day.

Oh my God! The more I looked at the necklace, the more I appreciated its beauty.

I loved it not only because it was beautiful, but because it meant a lot to me.I had to express my gratitude to him personally for such a wonderful gesture.

After I kept the necklace safely in my jewelry box, I sat on the sofa and went through the list of gifts.I was quite surprised to see Austin's and Caroline's names on the list.

Their gift was a pearl necklace.I was moved by Caroline's gesture of kindness.

After all, the fact that she gave me a pearl necklace, even though they were stripped of their wealth, showed humility and compassion.

"Go and bring the necklace from Caroline.I'd like to wear it one of these days," I said to the maid.

By some coincidence, I received a message from Caroline at that very moment.

"Congratulations, Jennifer.I wish you a happy married life.Austin and I are fine on the island.Please tell Anthony not to worry about us."

It was hard to imagine that the Caroline who used to resent me so much could send me such a friendly message now.I quickly replied to her as I felt warm in my heart.

"Thank you, Caroline."

After sending the message, I suddenly thought of Caroline's daughter, Alice, who was named and being raised by Elizabeth.I knew that Caroline must think about her child every day, as would any mother would.I decided to take a few photos of Alice and send them to Caroline.I went to Elizabeth's residence at once and explained my intention to her.

"Mom, Caroline sent me a lovely wedding gift.It's a pearl necklace.I'd like to repay her kindness by sending her some photos of Alice," I said to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth seemed surprised by what I had said about Caroline.She quickly said to the maid, "Go and bring my little sweetheart to me.Let Jennifer take some photos of her."

Before long, Alice was brought to us by her nanny.I was taken by her cute little face.I took many photos of her and sent them to Caroline.

It wasn't long before I received a call from Caroline.

"Oh my God! Thank you, Jennifer.Thank you for letting me see Alice.She's so cute.How is she? Has she been drinking milk properly?"

Caroline couldn't hide her excitement.She asked me several questions in one breath.

I quickly pressed the speaker button and said, "Caroline, don't worry about anything.Mom is taking good care of Alice."

I handed the phone to Elizabeth and said, "Please speak with her, Mom."

"Hello, Caroline.Alice is doing well.She's a good girl and she doesn't cry.She's so adorable! Everyone likes her," Elizabeth said happily.

"Thank you, Mom.Thank you, Jennifer.I'll never forget this moment!"I could hear Caroline's voice cracking on the other end of the call.

"I'm so happy to see her.It's my fault that she doesn't have a mother right now.I shouldn't have tried to hurt you, Jennifer.Please, forgive me if you can."

After she heard what Caroline said, Elizabeth's eyes became moist.

She took a tissue from the maid and wiped her tears.

"My darling, don't say that.As long as you are willing to repent, everything will be fine.Jennifer is a sensible girl.She won't blame you."

As I listened to the conversation between Elizabeth and Caroline, I couldn't help but smile with relief.

Finally, we were staring to build bridges instead of tearing them down.

"Caroline, please take care of each other on the island.I will speak with Anthony later about taking Alice over to you for a visit,"

Elizabeth said to Caroline as she gently stroked the baby's cheek.

"Thank you, Mom.I'll wait for you.Don't worry about us.Just take care of yourself and Alice.And Jennifer, please tell Anthony not to tire himself out," Caroline said while crying.

I took the phone and answered, "Okay, I will.Don't cry, Caroline.Take care of yourself and Austin."

"Okay!" Caroline replied.

Suddenly, when Elizabeth was speaking to Caroline, Alice started to cry.

They had to cut their conversation short to coax the little baby.

Elizabeth loved Alice so much that she wanted to do everything for her in person.

When I saw Elizabeth feeding Alice milk out of a bottle, I felt a warm sensation in my heart.

"Mom, I should get going.I'll see you later.Take care."

Then, I left Elizabeth's residence.

However, on my way back, I ran into Carl, much to my surprise.As soon as he saw me, he greeted me enthusiastically, "Hi, Jennifer!"

"Carl, what are you doing here? Is the meeting over? Is Anthony with you?" I asked.

"The meeting is long over, but Mr.Jones is still busy.He is a very hard-working king." Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

Carl started walking beside me.

"Anthony invited me to dinner tonight.Was it your idea? Why else would the distinguished king invite me to dinner? He hardly knows me."

I slowed down my pace and said, "Yes, it was my idea.I just wanted Anthony to get to know you so he could hear all the interesting stories from our childhood."

I always cherished the carefree time I had spent as a child.

My life as a child was wonderful before my parents died. A lot had changed since then, but fortunately, I still had my childhood friend at my side.

At least, I could still relive the memories from the past with him.