Chapter 380

Riyana watched him closely. He did not add anything of his own, no second gift. Just the painting. So he really had not bought anything himself. She was not sure why, but that realization made her feel a little better. She told herself it did not matter, yet the relief was there. “Oh, thank you,” Lily said, taking the gift eagerly. “What is it?” “Ask her,” Jabco replied, nodding toward Riyana as he moved to sit beside her. “Open it,” Riyana said quietly. “All right,” Lily said, clearly excited as she sat down and carefully opened the package. Jabco pulled a chair back and sat. “Hello, Mr. Hardison,” he said with a provocative smile. David returned the greeting with a cold look before shifting his gaze back to Lily. Jabco noticed and shook his head slightly, almost to himself, unwilling to step away from it. “Oh my goodness,” Lily gasped when she finally saw what was inside. Her eyes lit up. “Riyana, thank you so much.” It was the painting she had been admiring for weeks but never bough