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.”

back for another glance. Suddenly, she felt a sense of loneliness emanating from Claudia’s retreating

away the box when she knocked on

beaming with joy

down, a smile curving her

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

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

to her daughter before her wedding. “What happened at the art exhibition last

that, Heather’s face fell. “I

what she regretted even more was that if she hadn’t been manipulated by Josie, her reputation wouldn’t have

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

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

is there something else you want to discuss?” Heather asked cautiously, noticing her

You have a dual identity, and you must be more cautious

Heather’s expression stiffened for a moment.

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

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