Chapter 158

Winslet had been extra cautious lately, keenly aware of Jasmine's fate and determined to avoid a similar downfall. She stayed out of trouble and kept her distance from Madeline. Now, on the verge of reaching her goals and leaving Acaceste behind, she knew she couldn't afford any mistakes.

Her face had healed well, but each morning, looking in the mirror brought a wave of discomfort. There was still some swelling, and her once charmingly rounded face had been reshaped into a more defined, oval shape. Her nose

had been refined and her eyes reshaped, but it was her sore lips that troubled her most. Even sipping water was painful. The nurse, Rory Ray, stood by, preparing her medication. "Ms. Larson, you're recovering well. Don't worry," Rory said. Feeling a mix of frustration and unease, Winslet asked, "Rory, do you think I looked better before or after the surgery?"

Rory hesitated before responding with a reassuring smile. "You look much better now. The surgery was worth it" Despite Rory's reassurance, Winslet felt even more distressed. She had always been beautiful in her own right and didn't want to feel like an imposter with a face that didn't truly belong to her.

"Mr. Horton is coming soon. Do I look presentable?" Winslet asked.

"You've be

healed a lot," ko

Kory replied with a nod. "With a bit of makeup, you'll be just fine."

Winslet began applying makeup to shape her features to resemble Madeline's. She then selected a dress from Madeline's old wardrobe and put it on. This dress is so cheap and uncomfortable," she muttered.

a wave of disgust would wash over her. She hated this new face-Madeline's face-but knew it was necessary

there-close enough-but her facial muscles still didn't move quite right due to the surgery. Winslet practiced

on the couch. A wave of nervousness swept over her. "Mom, Aunt Sharon" she

smiled and gestured for her to come closer.

woman, Emma Horton, looked puzzled.

I thought the old name didn't suit her, so I decided to change it. Winslet seemed more modern and fitting for her." "Okay. Emma

stay calm as she handed the check back. "Mrs. Horton, I can't accept such a generous gift. She had to

head slightly. "You looked much thinner in the photos,

been so busy taking care of me lately that she's put on a little weight. She's such a devoted daughter.

It's clear that she's a caring

blinked in stunned disbelief as Emma added, "And we'll transfer the house to your name. Now that Nick has completed his studies and you're both starting a family, my husband and

buy a car, a 1 billion dollar company to manage, and a mansion in the rapital with her name on the deed. Winslet felt as though she were floating on air. Never in her

education? I've won,

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children's marriages same way," Emma said nonchalantly. The union between the two families would bring great benefits, and

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