Chapter 1041:

Once the servant left, Bernie turned to Aliza and said sharply, “Close the door. Then clean up the mess.”

Aliza frowned. “Dad, do we really need to be so dramatic? The staff has been with us for years.”

“If people were so trustworthy,” Bernie snapped, “then how did you overhear this secret in the first place?”

“I overheard Alethea talking on the phone,” Aliza muttered, crouching reluctantly to pick up the shards. “It wasn’t from a Hinks servant.”

Kathleen stopped her with a wave. “I’ll take care of it. You’re always so clumsy—don’t cut yourself. Just shut the door.”

Once the room was secure, Bernie began to piece things together. “Are you absolutely sure about what you heard? Because logically, it doesn’t add up. Back then, both the Morrison and Hinks families rejected partners who weren’t considered suitable. That’s why Hannah and Josh left their families. But if Josh is Carrie’s grandfather, and Hannah her grandmother… they were perfectly matched.”

into the trash.

her head firmly. “No chance. She’s terrified her parents will find

legacy rests on Alethea. If a blood relative like Carrie reappears—even if she’s not

Josh both assumed

a ridiculous misunderstanding—three generations

turned icy. “Forget that. Right now, Aliza and Kristopher’s

unfolds

bit. From what I picked up, Ms. Hinks isn’t bringing Carrie back to make her an heiress. She wants to use her—for blood supply. They

over and pressed a hand to Aliza’s forehead. “Are you losing your mind? You’re grasping at straws. Doesn’t Carrie already have the Morrison family backing her? Isn’t that enough? Don’t start making a mess now. You should be pushing Kristopher to seal the wedding and go abroad

rush. Kristopher’s been taking his medication regularly. The doctor said if this continues, the damage could become permanent. He might never recover his memories. And if that

to Aliza. “Are you insane? What if he ends up disabled?

“You’ve clearly learned nothing from your

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