Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

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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.”

face turned pale upon hearing Fabian’s words. He hastily inquired, “What is her

we happened to be near her during the incident. Fabian took a

Fabian; she made a deep cut in her palm just to save him, and

have already burdened Elysia far too much; we cannot harm her any further. She is

would hide her own wounds and nurse them in solitude, never wishing to cause sorrow to those who

thought, ‘Elysia is my sister–why must she live under Evelyn’s identity, even if Evelyn is also my

were alive, she would never have wished for this situation. She is inherently good. If she can see that she has

away, unable to discern their exact conversation but grasping some of the general sentiments.

another person, all for the sake of the woman who hummed lullabies while patting a doll’s back, as she lay on the bed.

Quinita was executed with such care. The gentle grasp of her hand,

regarded Elysia, noting her downcast gaze, and an uneasy feeling washed over him. He had overheard their discussion. “How could dad

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reassuring hand on her shoulder, speaking earnestly, “Elysia, do not worry; I will not allow this to happen. You are your own self, not a substitute for anyone

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

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quivered. ‘Quinita has become who she is because of her fierce love for

indeed fulfill Quinita’s wish–not because Quinita is her mother, but simply because Quinita is a mother. Elysia could not bear the thought

unsure of her intent, hurried after her. Elysia said, “I will return

gaped at Elysia. ‘Did she truly understand the weight of her

moment, he almost mistook her for Evelyn, though he could sense a chill surrounding her–so different from everything he remembered about

Evelyn; this was his other daughter, Elysia. He wouldn’t have imagined that many years later, he would reunite with this daughter.