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

away the box when she knocked

joy as she stepped

curving

Heather was somewhat shy.

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 as you please anymore. You must

warmth flowed through Heather’s heart. “Mmm… Dex has

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, no matter the

that, Heather’s face fell.

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

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

within her. A sense of alienation was intensely strong, devoid of the affection

you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously, noticing her hesitation

“From now on, you are not just the daughter of the Olsen family, but also Mrs. Russell. You have a dual identity, and

Heather’s expression stiffened for a moment. She cautiously said, “Hide… No, nothing

haven’t there been one or two things you couldn’t

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