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.
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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 was stunned by her deep resentment. I want to
I should make some soothing soup for him and keep
asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I
flipped through the pages, each one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle,
“Can you believe what
journal was old and hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity
them the same. Lillian is
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, Brielle
Once Bri marries Spencer, we can bring Lillian back, or maybe buy her a villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even offered
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girl.
utterly disappointed in
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