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.

at her calmly, gesturing

a bit dazed. No wonder I had found Hana

"Chloe."

couldn't deny that we looked alike, especially

dare claim we were related. But when I saw you for the first time, I knew you had to be my

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

for a moment,

of the Avila family?" I prodded, my eyes fixed on

"Yes." Hana nodded solemnly.

so I

The Avila family were the founding heroes of the country which is how they

the history of the Avila family. I remained