Chapter 18

Robert set down the newspaper he had been reading, ready to share his thoughts, when he noticed the nanny descending the staircase

“Sir, Ma’am, I was tidying up Miss Lillian’s room and I found this, the nanny said, presenting a handwritten journal with Lillian’s familiar scrawl on it.

The entries spanned years, right up until Lillian turned eighteen and moved out.

Miranda hates spicy food. I must remember not to add chili next time.

Miranda had a few extra helpings of the dessert I made. Seems chestnut flavor is her favorite.

Bri got mad again. Not sure if it’s because I hired a tutor. I’ve tried saying no, but it was no use. I just want to study hard and make them proud.

Bri slapped me. I was stunned by her deep resentment. I want to move out but I’m not of age yet.

some soothing soup

what I wanted for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when

the pages, each one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship, despite the hurt

“Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for Lillian, but it was all an

was old and hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid bare Brielle’s

I treated them the same. Lillian

Every line and entry were filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian move out, but in the end, Brielle was the

Bri marries Spencer, we can bring Lillian back, or maybe buy her a villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay

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girl.

nodded, utterly disappointed

idea she’d already been saddled with such a dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang.

had donated most of her salary to this charity, directing the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the

recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies.

I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d

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