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.

I want to move out but I’m not of age

soothing soup for him

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 compete for

And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship, despite

“Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she

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

treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri… If only

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

marries Spencer, we can bring Lillian back, or maybe buy her a villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been

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girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

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