Chiyo carefully opened the simple yet elegant dark blue box from Haruto's shopping bag, her fingers grazing the soft material as she revealed its contents.
A soft smile spread across her face as she took in the sight of the necklace nestled inside.
It was a stunning silver piece, the pendant showcasing a large, dark blue diamond surrounded by a ring of white diamonds, accentuating the rich hue at its center.
"Oh my, this is beautiful," she murmured, fingertips brushing over the blue gemstone.
Her gaze lingered, admiring the intricate design, but a slight worry crept in.
"This must have cost him a lot," she thought aloud, a tinge of guilt surfacing.
Memories surfaced of how she once had to rely solely on the modest pension fund left by her husband, Akihito.
But it wasn't enough since that man was a drunkard and loved gambling.
With a wistful sigh, she leaned back in the plush seat, allowing herself a moment to reflect.
