Avery clasped her hands, her eyes sparkling. "Oh, you're giving me a gift? That's amazing!"
Jaden smiled and bent down, pulling a small potted plant from under the table. He placed it in front of her. "I grew this succulent myself. Do you like it?"
Avery's face lit up. "It's beautiful! And such a rare pink color. I love it! You must have put in a lot of work to grow this, right?"
This type of succulent was called the "king of succulents," known for its unique, delicate look and transparent top, making it highly ornamental and valuable. But more than its price, the real challenge was the time it took—about eight years to fully mature. The one Jaden had given her was not only fully grown but also a rare mutated color, showing just how much care he had put into it.
What made it even more thoughtful was the label on the rustic clay pot, explaining how to take care of it. It was such a sweet, personal touch.