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

introduction? Just tell

into her eyes, trying to read her every expression. He resolved to stop talking if he sensed any

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

need to do so again. After

moment.

with us. The girl sitting beside you is our other daughter–Evelyn’s twin sister,” Edward

expression changed dramatically. “Edward, how can you joke with me like this?

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

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the situation to Quinita, Fabian’s serious voice

looked directly into Quinita’s eyes,

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

Fabian’s temperament, Fabian was not one to

accept that Evelyn was truly gone.

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

Quinita

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

lifted her gaze to Edward, her voice nearly pleading, “Tell me,

to reassure her. But now, such falsehoods were no longer an option. He shook his head, tears glistening in his

wave of emotion crashed over her, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She cried

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

sudden thought struck her, and she turned to Elysia, her eyes wide. “You are not Evelyn. Then who are you?”

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

other daughter, Evelyn’s twin–made

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

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