Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 244

Chapter 244

Quinita seemed to regain her awareness and nodded. “You’re right. Evelyn has just returned; let her rest for a while.” She took Elysia by the hand and walked toward the sofa.

Fabian settled down on the sofa, still unaware of Edward’s intentions. Quinita continued to hold Elysia’s hand tightly, scared that if she relaxed even a little, her daughter might vanish again.

A smile lingered on her face; this was the happiest day she had experienced in three years.

“Evelyn, where have you been all this time? I couldn’t find you anywhere.” Quinita asked.

Elysia smiled faintly in response. “I was playing hide and seek with you.”

“Hide and seek?”

“Yes, you sought while I hid. I must have gotten too carried away and ended up hiding for too long. I’m sorry for making you worry,” Elysia replied.

Quinita believed her daughter’s playful lie and gently ruffled Elysia’s hair, looking at her with affection. “Evelyn, no need to apologize. If you enjoy playing hide and seek, I’ll join you next time. Just don’t hide for so long. I miss you dearly.”

“Okay, next time I’ll come out sooner so you won’t have to search for too long,” Elysia promised.

As they talked, the others averted their eyes, feeling introspective. Despite the ostensibly joyful and relaxed atmosphere, a heaviness lingered among them.

Time passed, and almost simultaneously, Edward and Fabian spoke.

“Quinita,” Edward began cautiously.

“Mom,” Fabian said, his tone filled with unease.

They exchanged glances, and ultimately, they went silent. Quinita looked at them, puzzled about their intentions.

something I need to tell you, but you have to promise me not to panic. Is that

is it that requires such a mysterious introduction? Just tell me; I

her reassurance, Edward seemed to gather his courage. He looked deeply into her eyes, trying to read her every expression. He resolved

had already begun to understand what he wanted to say, though she was perplexed by his sudden change

intervened once and didn’t feel the need to do so again. After all, she was merely

moment.

sitting beside you

you joke

that Edward could discuss this matter so openly surprised Fabian and his brothers. If their father had come to terms with things and was willing to reveal the

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continue explaining the situation to Quinita, Fabian’s serious voice broke in. “Mom,

directly into Quinita’s eyes, filled with gravity and determination.

Quinita’s mind. She was reluctant to believe them; however, their tone and

past years in a daze, she understood Fabian’s temperament, Fabian was not one to joke–his words were nearly

she couldn’t accept that Evelyn

the scene of Evelyn’s passing vivid and sharp in her thoughts, everything felt achingly real. As if

drew Quinita into his embrace, but words failed him.

Quinita, but in such moments, she wasn’t sure how to offer support or what

to Edward, her voice nearly pleading,

claiming that Evelyn was still alive to reassure her. But now, such falsehoods were no longer an option. He shook his head, tears glistening in his eyes for the first

at that moment; a tidal wave of emotion crashed over her, and tears streamed down her

close, and after what felt like an eternity, she finally calmed down, her entire being becoming numb and devoid

thought struck her, and she turned to Elysia, her eyes wide. “You are

attempt to calm her.

other daughter, Evelyn’s twin–made Quinita raise

uncertainty, now reflected a sense of assurance.

the mention of a name she didn’t understand, turned to