Chapter 472

Sarah lowered her gaze.

There was something important she hadn't told Zachary-Mia had developed a deep dependence and trust in her, something different from how she acted around others. It was likely tied to memories from three years ago, though Sarah had yet to uncover the full truth.

Mia might do better if she stayed with her. Around others, she lacked that same sense of security.

"I'll be careful," Zachary said as he picked up his sister, ready to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Zachary turned back, puzzled, only to see Sarah holding out a drawing.

"This belongs to you," she said.

"Mine?" He frowned, glancing at the sketch. He didn't recognize the woman in the drawing at first. Then, he noticed the word written in the empty space beside it— sister-in-law.

He looked at Mia. "Did she draw this?"

The moment he laid eyes on the portrait, he instinctively knew it was Sarah. After all, Mia had only ever used that title for her.

with a sigh. "If you truly like someone, just go after them. Stop

drawing, uncertain for a

him

Grandpa is waiting. I'll


"There's no need."

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air was heavy with

As Vivian prepared to leave for a business matter, an

"Miss Sanders. What a surprise. What can

of us now. There's no need to keep up the act, is there?" Sarah's voice was

out a scoff. "I really have no idea

house," Sarah said, her sharp

maintained her perfectly composed smile. "Miss Sanders, I have a lot of work to do. I don't have time to

only for Sarah to step in front of her again.

aside. If you keep blocking me, I'll have

opening the chat history. She held it up

was you,


screen for a moment before

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