Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 241

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Seeing Edward’s silence, Fabian continued, “It is better to endure short pain than to suffer long. Rather than allowing Mom to live daily in the agony wrought by Evelyn’s absence, it would be better to reveal the truth–that Evelyn has passed away.”

Upon hearing this, Edward furrowed his brow and glanced at Fabian. While he too wished to speak candidly, he feared that Quinita would not withstand yet another blow.

The loss of Evelyn had been devastating for Quinita; the day Evelyn died, she had fainted from the depth of her sorrow, enduring illness for months.

Though she eventually improved, each day remained a blur where she was unable to discern whether Evelyn was alive or

gone.

An inexplicable rumor had emerged within the Evans family, suggesting that Evelyn was alive.

Quinita was convinced of its truth, but she wouldn’t bear to learn that the daughter who had returned was not Evelyn but rather the other daughter Quinita had thought was dead for eighteen years.

Edward feared that Quinita might fall gravely ill from the revelation. Thus, he knew he must be faultless in his approach, mitigating any potential harm to her. Still, by hurting this daughter, he felt a sting of anguish gnawing at his conscience.

Fabian said, “Dad, have you considered that perhaps this information was deliberately leaked?”

Edward asked, “What do you mean?”

“Someone has intentionally spread this news with a singular, clear intent: to exploit Mom’s love for Evelyn to inflict pain upon Elysia. Last night, Elysia was attacked–she nearly escaped, and you would have lost your daughter.”

turned pale upon hearing Fabian’s words. He hastily inquired,

we happened to be near her during the incident. Fabian took a stab meant for her and was poisoned. If it weren’t for

cut in her palm just to save him, and it pains me to see

Elysia far too much; we cannot

them in solitude, never wishing to

must she live under Evelyn’s

have wished for this situation. She is inherently good. If she can

conversation but grasping some of

biological father–wanted her to return as another person, all for the sake of the woman who hummed lullabies while patting

such care. The gentle grasp of her hand,

He had overheard their discussion. “How could dad wish Elysia to play Evelyn? Although I feel for mom,

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not allow this to happen. You are your own self, not a substitute for anyone else, nor will

words, Elysia met his gaze, her heart warming at the tenderness and resolve reflected in his eyes. Just moments ago, Fabian and Javier had also defended her so fiercely. They had

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because of her fierce love for Evelyn. If I had grown

because Quinita is a mother. Elysia could not bear the thought of such a person suffering.

after her. Elysia said, “I will return as Evelyn.”

gaped at Elysia. ‘Did she truly understand the

beheld this delicate girl for the first time, astounded by how much she resembled the memory of Evelyn. For a moment, he almost mistook her

not Evelyn; this was his other daughter, Elysia. He wouldn’t have imagined