Take Back All She Lost novel Chapter 218

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One prepared by Natalia, and one by Zachery.

In other words, just the two of them had prepared sixty gifts for her.

Her thanks really were a bit premature, and just saying thank you felt far too insignificant.

Natalia opened one of the boxes herself and took out her gift for Josephine.

It was a natural black saltwater pearl.

“I traded my own pocket money for this pearl from Grandpa. Grandpa said it can ward off evil and bring safety. I want to give it to Mommy, to bring her good luck.”

The skin at her collarbone felt a gentle, cool touch, which then turned into a continuous cycle of warmth.

Josephine touched the black pearl at her neck and thought of what Zoey had said.

Belinda had given the necklace she meant for Josephine to Helena instead.

She no longer minded, nor did she care.

Because the pearl she had now felt like the breath of water–clearer than a diamond, soothing and relaxing.

By comparison, Zachery’s gifts were much more down–to–earth.

Sunglasses, eyebrow pencils, a hair dryer, chocolate, and so on.

But Zachery also had some creative ideas.

He actually knew about Marisbury’s birthday traditions.

On the dining table were boiled eggs, steamed dumplings, and longevity noodles.

Zachery solemnly led her to the dining room.

He picked up a boiled egg, rolled it over her body, and muttered under his breath.

“Bad luck, roll away; good luck, roll in.”

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Josephine’s eye twitched.

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He clearly had the face of a sophisticated intellectual, yet here he was, displaying a belief in folk rituals.

Josephine looked at the egg in her hand, the one used to roll away misfortune, and her eyes grew slightly moist.

The last time she celebrated her birthday like this was before she married Wilfred, back when she was still the daughter of Silas Copeland and Octavia Hollis.

Josephine turned her head away, not wanting Zachery to see the tears welling up at the corners of her eyes.

Zachery took the egg from Josephine’s hand, peeled it, and ate it in one bite.

In Marisbury, the egg used to roll away misfortune is meant to be shared by the whole family.

The meaning is that if disaster comes, the family shares it equally, so that when it reaches you, it becomes insignificant.

Josephine turned back, tightened her fingers, and looked intently at Zachery.

“Do you know what it means when one person eats the egg?”

Zachery just smiled without answering and took a sip of pure water.

Of course, he knew.

So what if he did!

Without Josephine, the grass on his grave would be two meters high by now. He was willing to take on misfortune for her.

At noon.

Josephine discussed with Patricia which restaurant to take Zachery and Natalia to for dinner.

Patricia was thoughtful and considerate.

She said, “Natalia is still young, so we can’t go anywhere smoky or chaotic. We should pick a place with delicious, varied dishes, a quiet environment, and preferably a children’s play area.”

Josephine said, “Let me see. I’m a bit tired of the food at Terra Bistro. Let’s try somewhere else.”

Patricia agreed and immediately took out her phone to call and reserve a table at one of Vexford’s

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popular restaurants.

Three in a row, and none of them had seats available for the evening.

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In the past two years, restaurants with innovative and retro elements had become so popular that you had to book a day in advance.

Josephine and Patricia settled for the next best thing and chose Orchid Restaurant.

They sent the location and time to Zachery, agreeing to meet at seven o’clock sharp.

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