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.

her deep resentment. I

stomach. I should make some soothing soup for him and keep antacids ready in his

it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living

through the pages, each one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship, despite

daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe

away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid

gritted her teeth. “Both girls came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri… If only Lillian were our

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, Brielle was

heard the poor child’s been working

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girl.

utterly disappointed in

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