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.”

in agreement. She walked a short distance away, then turned back for another glance. Suddenly, she felt a

put away the box

greeted, her face beaming with joy as she stepped forward to

and down, a smile curving her lips as she

Heather was somewhat shy.

sit down, picking up the wooden comb from the table and slowly brushing through her long hair. “You’re about to be married,” she said, “Things

Heather’s heart. “Mmm… Dex has always been

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

Heather’s face fell.

she regretted even more was that if she hadn’t been manipulated by Josie, her

Mother. It won’t happen again.”

mirror, yet she felt a peculiar sensation within her. A sense of alienation was intensely strong, devoid of the affection one would

to discuss?” Heather asked

family, but also Mrs. Russell. You have a dual identity, and you

stiffened for a moment.

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

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