Chapter 18

Robert set down the newspaper he had been reading, ready to share his thoughts, when he noticed the nanny descending the staircase

“Sir, Ma’am, I was tidying up Miss Lillian’s room and I found this, the nanny said, presenting a handwritten journal with Lillian’s familiar scrawl on it.

The entries spanned years, right up until Lillian turned eighteen and moved out.

Miranda hates spicy food. I must remember not to add chili next time.

Miranda had a few extra helpings of the dessert I made. Seems chestnut flavor is her favorite.

Bri got mad again. Not sure if it’s because I hired a tutor. I’ve tried saying no, but it was no use. I just want to study hard and make them proud.

was stunned by her deep resentment. I want

soothing soup for him and keep

thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I never wanted to

And as

her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared

old and hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s

teeth. “Both girls came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is

Every line and entry were filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian move out, but in the end,

villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay us.

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girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

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