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.

she could ask, Edward said, “Quinita, there’s something I need to tell you, but you have to promise me not to

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

eyes, trying to read her every expression. He resolved to

understand what he wanted to say, though she was perplexed by his sudden change of heart. However, she felt it was best for her

do so again. After all, she was merely a

moment.

no longer with us. The girl sitting beside you is our other daughter–Evelyn’s

can you joke with

father had come to terms with things and was willing to reveal the

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words to continue explaining the situation to Quinita, Fabian’s serious voice broke in. “Mom, Dad is not joking. Evelyn has

into Quinita’s eyes, filled with gravity

to believe them; however, their tone and expression compelled her to face the painful

in a daze, she understood Fabian’s

that

passing vivid and sharp in her thoughts, everything felt achingly real. As if awakening from a dream, she suddenly

ached painfully for her. He drew Quinita

scene unfold. She wanted to comfort Quinita, but in such moments, she wasn’t sure how to offer support or what role she should play.

her voice nearly pleading, “Tell me, Evelyn is

her. But now, such falsehoods were

shatter at that moment; a tidal wave of emotion crashed over her, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She cried out,

like an eternity, she finally calmed down,

her, and she turned to Elysia, her eyes wide. “You are not Evelyn. Then

reached out toward Quinita in an attempt to calm her. However, before he could speak,

words–that this girl was their other daughter, Evelyn’s twin–made Quinita raise that question.

uncertainty, now reflected a sense of assurance. Only

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