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.”

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

put away the box when

face beaming with joy

looked her up and down, a smile curving her lips

Heather was somewhat shy.

for her to 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 won’t be the same as they were at home. You can’t just do

Heather’s heart. “Mmm…

naive,” Claudia said calmly, imparting words of wisdom to her

Heather’s face

that if she hadn’t been manipulated by Josie, her

patting Claudia’s hand. “Don’t worry, Mother. It won’t happen again.” She wouldn’t allow herself to be

her lips, looking at Heather in the mirror, yet she felt a peculiar sensation within her. A sense of alienation was intensely strong, devoid of the

something else you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously,

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

for a moment. She cautiously said,

these many years, haven’t

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