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.”

then turned back for another glance. Suddenly, she felt a sense of loneliness

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

with joy as she

smile curving her lips as she

Heather was somewhat shy.

table and slowly brushing through her long hair. “You’re about to be married,” she said, “Things won’t be the same as they

heart.

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 happen again,

hearing that, Heather’s face fell. “I

that if she hadn’t been

smile, patting Claudia’s hand. “Don’t worry, Mother. It

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

you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously,

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

stiffened for a moment. She

secrets I’m referring to include everything before your return to the Olsen family. Over these many years, haven’t there been one

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