Come evening, Melissa unwrapped gift after gift, jotting down notes for future payback.

When she opened one box, Melissa found a ruby bracelet.

The beads were big, which made it seem very expensive. However, it also looked like something that had been passed down in generations.

She examined the box, spotting the Smith family's initials at the bottom.

Realizing who it was from, she zoned out for a second.