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.”

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

put away the box when she knocked on

her face beaming with joy as she stepped forward to

her up and down, a smile curving her lips as

Heather was somewhat shy.

hair. “You’re about to be married,” she said, “Things won’t be the same as they were at home.

through Heather’s heart. “Mmm… Dex has

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

hearing that, Heather’s face fell. “I

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

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

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

to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously, noticing

the daughter of the Olsen family, but also Mrs. Russell. You have a dual identity, and you must be more cautious

moment, Heather’s expression stiffened for a moment. She cautiously said,

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

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