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.

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

Just tell me; I promise I will

looked deeply into her eyes, trying to read her every expression. He resolved to stop talking if he sensed any sign of her being unable to handle the

though she was perplexed by his sudden change of heart. However, she

once and didn’t feel the need to do so again. After all, she was merely a helper in this painful

moment.

longer with us. The girl sitting beside you is our other daughter–Evelyn’s

expression changed dramatically. “Edward, how can you joke

Fabian and his brothers. If their father had come to terms with things and was

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

directly into Quinita’s eyes, filled

flooded Quinita’s mind. She was reluctant to believe them; however, their tone and expression compelled her to face the

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

that Evelyn

surged back, the scene of Evelyn’s passing vivid and sharp in her thoughts, everything felt achingly real. As if awakening from a dream, she suddenly burst into

He drew Quinita into his embrace, but words failed him.

such moments, she wasn’t sure how to offer support or what role

gaze to Edward, her voice nearly pleading, “Tell me, Evelyn is

claiming that Evelyn was still alive to reassure her. But now, such

at that moment; a tidal wave of emotion crashed over her, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She cried out, pounding her fists against Edward’s chest.

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

as if a sudden thought struck her, and she turned to Elysia, her eyes wide. “You are not

attempt to calm her. However, before he could speak, Quinita said, “You are Winona, aren’t you?”

Edward’s earlier words–that this girl was their other daughter, Evelyn’s

once been filled with uncertainty, now reflected a sense of assurance. Only Winona could

by the mention of a name she didn’t understand,