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.

the box when

Heather greeted, her face beaming with joy as she stepped forward

her up and down, a smile curving her lips as she nodded. "You look

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through her long hair. "You're about to be married," she said, "Things won't be the same as they were at home.

sense of warmth flowed through Heather's heart. "Mmm... Dex has always been good

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

that, Heather's

hadn't been manipulated by Josie, her reputation wouldn't have been

forced a smile, patting Claudia's hand. "Don't worry, Mother. It won't happen

intensely strong, devoid of the affection one would expect from a mother. "Mother, is there something else you want to discuss?" Heather asked cautiously, noticing her hesitation to

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 there anything... you have been hiding from us? Speak up so we can help you deal

Heather's expression stiffened for a moment. She cautiously said,

Over these many years, haven't there been one or two things you couldn't share with others? I am your mother. You can trust

heart raced. "Uh... Really, there's nothing. Why would you ask

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