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 to move

make some soothing soup

asked me what I wanted for a gift. I 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

one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always

trembled with fury. She had never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe

clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid bare Brielle’s true, repulsive

came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a

kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they

been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even offered her a card, but she wouldn’t take

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girl.

disappointed in

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