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 loneliness emanating

away the box

her face beaming with joy as she stepped

curving her lips as

Heather was somewhat shy.

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

of warmth flowed through Heather’s heart. “Mmm… Dex has always been good to

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 happen again, no matter the reason. Do you

that, Heather’s

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

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

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 affection one would expect from a

you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously,

did not take 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

moment. She cautiously said, “Hide… No, nothing

your return to the Olsen family. Over these many years, haven’t

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