Beyond the Divorce

Without giving Trinity a chance to argue further, I issued the order for them to leave.

Although Ross seemed reluctant, he stood up with Trinity. Trinity looked at me with some reluctance, her lips moving slightly. Ross glanced at her and shook his head. They left together. I stood still, watching their departing figures.

To be honest, my feelings were complex. I should have been happy to finally meet relatives from my mother's side, but their visit seemed to come with ulterior motives, which left me feeling unsettled. After Jim escorted Trinity out and returned to the living room, he respectfully said, "Mrs. Chloe, the guests have left. You should rest early."

I faintly nodded in response.

Back in my room, I quickly freshened up and lay down on the bed. I was tired after today's events.

Ross's face and words kept replaying in my mind. I regretted being too hasty and not asking him about the brooch. Why and the Avila family suddenly appeared after so many years of neglect? But then again, it didn't matter. I didn't have the brooch, and I couldn't do anything about it.

Unexpectedly, I saw Hana in my office the next day. She seemed to have come to see me on purpose.

calmly,

desk with a bright smile. That radiant smile left me feeling a bit dazed. No wonder I had found Hana beautiful when I first saw

"Chloe."

scrutinizing her. I couldn't deny that we looked alike, especially when we

claim we were related. But when I saw you for the first time, I knew you had to be my cousin." "Hmm," I responded. "Tell

circumstances, the ultimate outcome remained unchanged-I was Lucille's daughter. Hana probably hadn't expected me

for a moment, seemingly

to the life or death of the Avila family?" I prodded, my

"Yes." Hana nodded solemnly.

had brought up the topic, so I expected her to spill

the Avila family The Avila family were the founding heroes of the country which is how they became the royal family of Yare. Since the time of our ancestors, the Avila

to recount the history of the Avila family. I remained