Laura leaned against the wall, hidden in the shadows, still clutching the item she had intended to deliver to Heather’s room.

Her gaze remained surprisingly calm.

“Laura?” Claudia approached from a distance, her eyes sharp.

Regaining her composure, Laura said, “Mother.”

“Why are you standing here?”

“I’m feeling a bit hypoglycemic. I need a moment to rest.”

Without hesitation, Claudia opened the box in Laura’s hands. Inside were a pair of earrings and a ring, both made of pure gold, intended solely for Heather.

“Let me take these inside,” Laura hastily suggested.

“Hold on.” Claudia took over. “I’ll handle this. You should go and rest for a bit. Today is going to be very busy.”

a short distance away, then turned back for another glance. Suddenly, she felt a sense of

had just put away the box when she knocked on Heather’s door.

with joy as she stepped

a smile curving her lips

Heather was somewhat shy.

through her long hair. “You’re about to be married,” she said, “Things won’t be the same as they were at home. You can’t just do as you please

heart. “Mmm… Dex has always been good

fact that he treats you well is one thing, but you can’t be too naive,” Claudia said calmly, imparting words of wisdom to her daughter before her wedding. “What happened at the art exhibition last time must not

Heather’s face fell. “I

hadn’t been manipulated by Josie, her reputation

Mother. It won’t happen again.” She wouldn’t allow herself to be manipulated

she felt a peculiar sensation within her. A sense of alienation was intensely

else you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously,

out the box. Instead, she said, “From now on, you are not just the daughter of the Olsen family, but also Mrs. Russell. You have a dual identity, and you must be more cautious in your words and actions. Leanne, is there anything… you have been hiding from us? Speak up so we can help you

stiffened for a moment. She cautiously said, “Hide…

include everything before your return to the Olsen family. Over these many years, haven’t there been one or two things

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