Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 245

Chapter 245

Although Quinita was unaware of the events that had taken place, nothing could bring more joy than seeing her daughter standing in front of her, unharmed.

Quinita gazed at Elysia, tears starting to well up in her eyes. “Winona, how have you managed all these years?”

The warmth Elysia felt in her palm made her realize that this question was for her. She was not wearing someone else’s identity to receive care that did not belong to her.

She had a name; she just didn’t know it. If one were to find the cause of her struggles, the real culprit should be the master manipulator creating this mess, not her family who cared for her.

Indeed, family. Maybe she should try to open her heart and accept them. From the moment she learned about their blood connection, her mind was filled with countless doubts and suspicions.

But now, answers were finally coming her way. Memories of the pain and despair when she first discovered the truth flooded back; it felt like all her scars were slowly beginning to heal.

She remembered how Fabian stepped in front of her to take a hit, Javier rushed in to catch the blade, and Holden clumsily made her honey eggs.

They kept reassuring her that she was simply herself, that she wouldn’t just be a replacement for anyone.

They were willing to confront the very couple who had given them life in order to protect her from any unfairness even if their mom’s mental state was fragile.

Their motives were driven purely by love for her.

Elysia turned her gaze toward Edward, who was sitting quietly at the edge of the sofa. It was just because of her one sentence that he had remained at the village entrance without stepping inside.

He felt no anger about her words; he quietly waited without pushing her.

From their first meeting until now, every word he spoke and every action he took showed immense care, completely free of any oppressive paternal authority around her.

His love led him to be cautious and thoughtful of her feelings.

Even though they had agreed that she would return to the Evans family as Evelyn and then make an excuse to leave, he had broken that promise and chosen to tell Quinita the truth.

He was scared that his wife might break down and go mad because of the revelation, yet he still decided to speak up.

Elysia wasn’t naive; she felt the kindness in him. Edward’s actions were motivated by the fear that revealing the truth would deepen Quinita’s wounds.

So, he was willing to risk hurting his wife to protect Elysia. In the end, he faced the hardest choice. On one side was his wife, and on the other, his daughter–he must have been incredibly strong to take this step.

or longing yet

those words may not have included the term “love“, they were still filled with it. Maybe this is what it means

to the

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Chapter 245

after being sick for so long and struggling mentally, Quinita still remembered her daughter’s name after eighteen years. Perhaps

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the night, she would think of the child who had left even before the child’s first breath. Yet, she hadn’t ever talked about it.

way of showing love; theirs was both reserved and passionate.

because she didn’t want to revisit painful topics and decided to change the subject. “Winona, would you like to see the gifts

smacked her forehead and quickly added, “Look at me. I’m so forgetful. I thought Evelyn had returned and that I had only prepared gifts for

who felt sorry. Worry etched across her face. “I’m so sorry, Winona. It’s all

her earnest eyes, feeling warmth blossom in her heart.

two separate people, and even in her current state of confusion, Quinita didn’t view Elysia as a

Quinita wanted to prepare a gift

hand. “Thank you.”

smile appeared on Quinita’s face. “Then let’s go to the mall

declined. “I’m feeling a bit tired

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of time ahead of us. Since Winona has traveled a long way today, it’s wise for her to rest before

words, Quinita nodded in agreement. “Okay, let Winona

around Quinita, speaking in a soothing tone. “Let’s go back to our room now;

to take medicine today?” Quinita asked.

to get better and to

new energy, nodding vigorously.

witness Winona wear a wedding gown; she couldn’t afford

to their room, the living room was left with just Elysia and

at the three men sitting across from her, hesitated for a moment, and then finally said, “I want to vi where Evelyn used to

e place

the past, she likely would have never thought such a thing. But now, everything felt different. She wanted to learn about the life of her sister, whom she

perhaps this was the only way to feel each other’s existence.

guard for a moment, but they

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