Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 178

Hearing this, their eyes brightened, and they quickly led the way upstairs to the second–floor bedroom. From afar, they could already hear a woman softly humming a lullaby.

The worry on Edward’s face lessened noticeably, and his tone became gentle. “This is a lullaby that Quinita used to sing to Evelyn when she was little. Ever since Evelyn… left, Quinita hums it every night.”

As they approached the door, he motioned for silence. “Arcanum Master, when we go in, try not to be startled or make any loud noises. We don’t want to disturb her.”

Elysia nodded, “Don’t worry.”

With Elysia’s reassurance, Edward finally grasped the doorknob and slowly pressed it down, opening the door gingerly. Every movement was cautious, as if he feared even the slightest sound might disrupt the scene within.

Elysia stepped inside and saw a woman lying on the bed. Her face was beautiful, betraying no signs of being the mother of multiple children.

She held a cloth doll in her arms, gently patting its back while humming a lullaby. Her actions and expressions were filled with tenderness.

Noticing Elysia’s presence, Quinita looked

up

and whispered, “Shhh! Don’t make any noise, Evelyn is sleeping.”

Turning her attention back to the doll, she continued…

here…”

its back gently and murmured, “Evelyn, sweetie… Mommy is

The affection on Quinita’s face stirred something within Elysia, making her chest tighten with an inexplicable pain.

“Are you okay?” Quinita asked, noticing Elysia clutching her chest.

Elysia shook her head, her usually cool voice softening slightly. “I’m fine.”

Seeing Elysia’s response, Quinita carefully sat up and took her by the hand, guiding her to sit on the edge of the bed. “You

est for a bit?” look tired. Why don’t you

Elysia’s expression shifted slightly behind her mask as she looked at Quinita beside her, feeling the warmth of her touch.

The pain in her chest resurfaced, but this time, she didn’t clutch her chest and instead endured it.

do you wear a mask?” Quinita asked, her hand reaching up to touch

mask on, no one knows who I am,”

to ask more when Elysia grabbed her hand

seemed normal.

as soon as he heard the news. He headed straight to the bedroom

second floor.

waiting at the door, his expression tightened.

the specifics yet,” Javier replied, placing a hand on

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worry.”

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longer had his usual carefree demeanor; he looked particularly serious.

closed door, feeling an indescribable sensation. He didn’t know what

wondered, ‘Will Mother be cured? Or will she remain as

a crack, and Elysia walked out before gently closing it

men quickly stepped forward. As they approached, Fabian couldn’t help but frown. He scrutinized

uncomfortable under his intense

how is my wife? Edward asked, his face filled with worry.

Elysia lowered her voice. “She’s asleep. Let’s talk downstairs.”

course, Arcanum

while Edward and Javier flanked her on either

follow immediately. He stood there,

to her earlier, he caught a whiff of her floral scent.

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but upon seeing her silhouette, he became almost certain that this Arcanum Master was the young girl

age

it was quite like me. He

of the couch and began to speak slowly, “Mrs. Evans’s body is fine, but I can’t cure the illness

turned grim. They had anticipated this outcome.

so she took out a ceramic bottle from her sleeve and placed it on

necessarily be a person. Encourage Mrs. Evans to accept reality. If she’s willing to come to terms with things, her illness will naturally improve.

at her upon hearing this. He had considered this method before but

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll check Mrs. Evans’s pulse one more time. If there’s no change, I’ll return

There’s no need to rush back. Why not stay a bit longer