That night, Janet went back to Barnes with her parents.

Barnes was known as the capital of ancient culture. Unlike Seacisco which was a developed, urbanized city, Barnes carried with it a long history of cultural heritage.

The White family’s mansion sat quaintly in the middle of a classical-style garden. The mansion was huge, and the stone sculptures flanking the grand door gave a glimpse at just how rich and powerful the Whites were.

“Your grandfather lived in this house. I wanted us to move out before, but your father didn’t agree. He’s too sentimental.” Johanna noticed that Janet kept looking around the mansion with wide eyes, so she thought that Janet didn’t like it. “If you want to live in an apartment or a villa, we can move out.”

Janet waved her hand quickly. “No, it’s okay. I’ve never lived in a place like this before. I’ve only ever seen it on TV. Now that I’m actually standing in it, I just wanted to take a closer look at its details.”

Johanna looked around the mansion alongside Janet and her expression softened. With a loving smile, she said gently, “It will all be yours in the future. You’ll have plenty of time to look around.”

“Mom, what on earth are you saying?” A sweet voice interrupted the conversation between Janet and Johanna.

Janet turned in the direction of the voice.

A woman in a pink floral dress and a pale grey sweater was standing in the yard.

Janet’s. They both looked smart and charming, but there was a hint of arrogance

“Lila! You have to put on a coat whenever you leave the house! It’s January now—the coldest

Johanna’s arms, acting very much like a spoiled child. “Mom, I just wanted to see you sooner. The servant told me you were finally back, so I came as fast as I could. What have you and Dad been up to

peeked at Janet and asked curiously, “Who’s

on Lila’s shoulders and pushed her away firmly. With a hardened expression, she said, “Let’s talk inside. Dad and I

She obviously picked up on Johanna’s indifference to her. Something was

a sidelong glance at Janet before nodding and following her mother inside the

*******

Mom, Dad, you can

the whole story, Lila immediately sprang out of her seat

In the span of mere minutes, she had become a child who was brought home by mistake instead of the esteemed

picked up the cup of tea on the table and took

herself if she told her that her parents had switched the babies

me you’re joking!” Lila’s eyes suddenly brimmed

life was about come to an

they saw that Lila was about to

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