An exquisite necklace.
Rowan cradled the necklace in his hands, its crystal-clear diamonds glittering brilliantly.
Some girls might not like beautiful jewelry, but no girl disliked jewelry given to her by the man she loved.
Jaina instinctively covered her mouth, then accepted Rowan's gift with delight written all over her face.
"It's so beautiful!" Jaina exclaimed happily.
"It's all right, I suppose. As long as you like it."
Holding the necklace, Jaina fidgeted shyly for a moment before offering it back to Rowan with both hands.
"You don't like it?"
Jaina glanced at Rowan, her soft little face flushed red. "No, of course I do. Um, could you... could you..."
Jaina trailed off, looking at Rowan expectantly.
The corners of Rowan's mouth lifted. He took the crystal necklace from Jaina, swept up her golden hair, and reached around the back of her neck to fasten it for her.
Happiness from Jaina +520.
"When did you get so good at making girls happy?" Jaina remembered how Rowan had still been a clueless blockhead half a month ago. Now he actually understands what I want.
Rowan raised an eyebrow and answered vaguely, "Have I? I just wanted to put it on you." Am I supposed to tell you that's how they do it in the comics I read? I've got at least that much emotional intelligence.
"Hmph, I don't believe you. Anyway, from now on, you can only do this for me. Understand?" Jaina pouted and raised her fist, staking her claim.
Floyd's emotional journey during this trip to Southshore was difficult to put into words.
When the naval battle began, Floyd had never imagined that Young Master Rowan's fleet would win so decisively. At the time, he had kept praying to the sea, pleading that they would all