Alick grinned, reaching out to ruffle her hair.

With a click, the case opened.

Inside, nestled in blue velvet boxes, were exquisite jewelry and what appeared to be property deeds. Then, there was a document.

Annis's breath hitched as she recognized the name: Mercury Corp. shares.

This was likely the most significant wedding gift in the case.

Money couldn't compare.

By gifting her these shares, Isaac was welcoming her as family.

Tears welled up in Annis' eyes.

She was deeply touched.

“He might appear indifferent," Alick said gently, “but he's a good man. These wedding gifts represent his care for you. He must value you more than me. After all, only you can truly wear those jewels.”

He then pointed out her name on the share transfer agreement.

Isaac hadn't handed her the document directly, a quirk that fit his personality perfectly.

Annis leaned into Alick, clutching the document to her chest.

It wasn't the money that moved her; it was the feeling of belonging.

When she learned she wasn't Nelson and Cathy's biological daughter, a wave of fear and abandonment washed over her.

Isaac's gesture, however, proved he saw her as family even though they weren't related by blood.

Alick squeezed her shoulder. "Your happiness makes me happy."

“You can't understand," Annis whispered, a hint of a smile peeking through.

Alick acknowledged her words with a knowing smile.

He understood she was happy, but perhaps not the depth of her emotions.