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

all that? I can’t even get you to come back

in this living room in the past? Don’t

upon hearing

himself and punished her with a whip right in front of the entire family and the housekeepers. After that, he sent Angeline, who was covered in injuries, to the countryside where medical resources were

breath and fixed his gaze on Angeline. “I know you’ve resented me for all these years, but I only did what I had to for the sake of

mistakes,

of her visit was

there’s nothing else,

Angeline got up from the couch and went up to the second floor. She reached

strong musty scent wafted out of the room coupled with a lot of dust. A coughing fit assailed her as

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

up to reach the inconspicuous gypsum board hidden above the

it open, and a rolled-up object

the object up. After unrolling

was the gift Angeline’s mother had prepared for

you must keep this in a safe place and remember not to transfer it to others. When you get married, I’ll prepare a more generous dowry for you. Happy birthday, sweetheart!”

a deep breath in an attempt to

took it with her along with the trinkets her mother gifted her,

that her parents had left for her which

straight to the

we’ve taught you? How can you leave without saying goodbye? Where

the old man with disdain. “From the moment I was kicked out of the Sorelle residence, this place is no longer

atmosphere became tense all of a

face

She knew that Wilfred was suffering from pneumonia, but she

and stroked

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