Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Florence's desperation to find her long-lost daughter, Vee, reaches a fever pitch. Her emotional turmoil is palpable as she pleads for information, feeling a deep connection to Vee that has been absent for over twenty years. Each previous lead has been a false hope, but this moment feels different, charged with possibility.

Florence's longing to reunite with her daughter is so intense that she would sacrifice everything for just one glimpse of her. Outside the meeting room, Sydney is tormented by the sound of Florence's sobs, which pierce through the soundproof walls. The emotional weight of Florence's cries creates a visceral reaction in Sydney, filling her with anguish and forcing her to confront the reality of the situation. Meanwhile, Penelope is caught in her own panic, grappling with the weight of her actions and the realization that she may have played a part in this heartbreaking scenario.

Her anger towards Sydney for switching the pendants ignites a fire within her, revealing the complexity of emotions at play. As Penelope sinks to her knees, begging Florence for answers, her desperation becomes evident. She reveals that the pendant she holds is a replica, crafted after the original broke. This admission raises questions about her identity and connection to Vee. The tension in the room escalates when Diana mentions a birthmark that Vee has, prompting Penelope to reveal a tattoo instead.

This revelation adds another layer of confusion and deceit, as the tattoo was originally meant to mislead Caleb about the child she carried. The chapter closes with the Hutton family grappling with the implications of Penelope's tattoo and the need for a DNA test. Despite the emotional turmoil and the hope that Penelope could be Vee, the family understands the necessity of confirming her identity scientifically. Albus's authoritative insistence on proceeding with the test underscores the weight of the Hutton legacy and the importance of truth in this fraught situation.

The chapter ends on an uncertain note, filled with hope, fear, and the complexities of familial bonds. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 440** **Chapter 440** "Please! Just tell me where Vee is!" Florence's voice trembled with desperation, the words spilling out like water from a cracked dam. In that moment, she felt closer to her daughter than she had in over two decades. Every other lead had been nothing but a wisp of hope, tangible for a heartbeat before evaporating into nothingness.

But this time, something in the air felt charged, electric with possibility. If her legs had not been so weak, she might have collapsed to the floor in a fervent plea. She would have traded her entire fortune, her health, and even her very existence for just one glimpse of Vee. All she yearned for was to embrace her little girl again, to shield her from any further pain or suffering. Outside the meeting room, the soundproofing was designed to muffle even the most heart-wrenching cries, yet Sydney could still discern the jagged edges of Florence's broken sobs seeping through the door.

steady the storm brewing within her. Inside the room, Penelope stood paralyzed, her mind racing with panic. Florence's cries

fire of rage within Penelope. The pendant she clutched in her hand was a mere imitation, a realization that struck her like a bolt of lightning, illuminating the truth she had been too afraid to face. In a moment of despair, she sank to her knees, clutching Florence's legs as if they were her only lifeline. "I don't know! I swear, I don't know anything!" Her tears flowed freely, each drop a testament

words tumbled out in a frantic rush, polished and rehearsed, and for a fleeting moment, Megan let out a quiet sigh of relief, the tension momentarily easing. Florence remained frozen, tears cascading down her cheeks, each one a silent question. Could Penelope truly be her long-lost Vee? The thought felt impossible, a cruel trick of fate. Worried that

Penelope, making her heart race. 'So it's true. Sydney is indeed the Hutton family's missing daughter!' Suppressing the hatred that twisted in her chest, she forced a tear-streaked smile, masking her tumultuous emotions. Before anyone could voice their doubts, she yanked open her collar and revealed her shoulder. "Is... Is this it?" A small, bow-shaped mark

his. That night, she had donned Sydney's clothes, hoping to intoxicate him with confusion. But instead of desire, he had gazed at her shoulder, his face draining of color, and wept, uttering apologies over and over. She had never anticipated that this small act of deception would come back to haunt her in such a significant way. As the Hutton family took

+25 Bonus She couldn't believe it. The very idea that their Vee could have transformed into someone like Penelope was unfathomable. Megan bit her lip, a wave of unease washing over her.

"It must be done." Albus's voice sliced through the air like a bolt of thunder, authoritative and unyielding. "Proceed with it. For the sake of the Hutton family and Ms. Monroe. It's essential." The Hutton bloodline was not something that could be claimed on a whim. One