Angeline quickly reached out to support him, her voice hoarse as she spoke. “Please don’t be like this, Mr. Ziegler. You’re my elder.”

Edwin had been her father’s right-hand man when her father was alive. The former watched her grow up since she was young, and she remembered how kind he was to her.

After that, Edwin led her into the mansion. Along the way, he excitedly described the changes in the household to Angeline.

As she looked at the familiar mansion before her, the look in her eyes darkened and mixed feelings surged in her heart.

I’m finally home.

However, the place she grew up in seemed painfully unfamiliar to her now.

When they reached the entrance, Edwin looked at her with worry as he reminded her, “Ms. Joseline and Mr. Yiurk are here, Ms. Angeline. I’m afraid you—”

“It’s fine.” Angeline smiled slightly and comforted, “Mr. Ziegler, don’t worry. I am no longer the vulnerable little girl who needed protection. I know how to act accordingly.”

Upon hearing that, Edwin bobbed his head and opened the door for her. As he watched her step in calmly, tears rolled down his cheeks again.

Angeline’s current demeanor made Edwin’s heart clench, but above all, he was gratified. She finally set foot in the Sorelle residence again after so many years.

After keeping her emotions in check, Angeline peered in and saw a man in his sixties in the living room. Despite his old age, he was still standing tall and straight, exuding an august air.

“You’re home?” Wilfred turned around to look at her. The dullness in his voice was evident, and he didn’t sound as excited as the first time they met.

“Yes.”

Angeline walked over. Before she sat on the couch, she straightened her skirt.

“I’ve asked the housekeepers to prepare your favorite snacks and drink. Do enjoy,” said Wilfred with a deep voice, gesturing at the table before him. He seemed listless, and the skin beneath his eyes was sunken, showing traces of exhaustion.

Angeline stared at the plate of fruits with an inexplicable look in her eyes. After moments of silence, she replied indifferently, “Thank you. Please just get to the point.”

aloof attitude, Wilfred flew into a rage and slammed his cane on the

that? I can’t even get you

in this living room

stiffened upon hearing

when he found out that Angeline had gotten pregnant out of wedlock and tarnished the Sorelle family’s reputation, he lost control of himself and punished her with a whip right in front of the entire family and the housekeepers. After

me for all these years, but I only did what I had to for

sneered inwardly. I knew it. He’ll never realize his mistakes, so it won’t make

the purpose of her visit

else, please

floor. She reached the room

coupled with a lot of dust. A coughing fit assailed her as

Everything remained unchanged apart from the thick dust that settled after the room wasn’t cleaned for a

a ladder before climbing up to reach the inconspicuous gypsum board

it open, and a rolled-up object fell to the floor

and bent over to pick the object up. After unrolling it, she saw that it was

was the gift Angeline’s mother

remember not to transfer it to others. When you get married,

a deep breath in an attempt to

and took it with her along

Group that her parents had left for

straight to the door without

we’ve taught you? How

the old man with disdain. “From the moment I

became tense all of a

face contorted. He clutched his

knew that Wilfred was suffering from pneumonia, but she didn’t expect it to

and stroked his chest to help him

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