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.

to tell you, but you have to

mysterious introduction? Just tell me; I promise I will remain calm,” Quinita insisted.

reassurance, Edward seemed to gather his courage. He looked deeply into her eyes, trying to read her every expression. He resolved to stop talking if he sensed any sign of her

wanted to say, though she was perplexed by his sudden change of heart. However, she felt it was best

the need to do so again. After all, she was merely

moment.

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

dramatically. “Edward, how can you joke

and his brothers. If their father had come to

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to Quinita, Fabian’s serious voice broke in. “Mom, Dad is not joking. Evelyn has truly passed away.”

looked directly into Quinita’s eyes, filled

mind. She was reluctant to believe them; however, their

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

accept that Evelyn

her thoughts, everything felt achingly real. As if awakening from a dream, she suddenly burst into

heart ached painfully for her. He drew Quinita into his embrace, but words failed him.

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

Edward, her voice nearly pleading, “Tell me, Evelyn

the past, he could have easily lied, claiming that Evelyn was still alive to reassure her. But now, such falsehoods were no longer an option. He shook

her, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She cried out, pounding her fists against

she finally calmed down, her entire being

and she turned to Elysia, her eyes wide.

Quinita in an attempt to calm her. However, before he

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

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

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