The Woman From Hell

Theo looked at me and finally nodded. "Of course. If Millicent Yard really is your mother, then this time, you can finally reveal the secrets of your past. It's great news."

Maybe so.

I pursed my lips. "I see."

With that said, I went into the bathroom.

The next day, I went to Petra again with Theo accompanying me.

Standing at the door, I felt uneasy and shook Theo's hand tightly.

Theo patted the back of my hand and signaled me not to be nervous. "It's okay, I'm here."

"Yeah." I nodded and followed Theo into the house.

Petra and Grayson were delighted to see us. They looked behind us and were disappointed when they did not see the children. "Why didn't you bring our grandchildren here?" I looked at Theo, and he reminded me with his eyes to speak.

Taking a deep breath, I said slowly, "Mom and Dad, I'm here this time because I have something important to confirm with you."

Noticing my serious expression as well as Theo's next to me, Petra and Grayson also put away their smiles.

at me with puzzled eyes.

sat down on the sofa together while Grayson and Petra's gazes

matter?" Petra spoke with dignity, and I was nervous

say, I

I bit my lip, wondering if I should ask directly or if that would be

you have any questions, just ask.

was just going to

on Petra. "Mom, Millicent

shoulders tremble after that.

her gaze on me patronizing. "You mentioned this name when you came back the last time as well. Who's whispering in

more agitated than

her sharp gaze as replied word for word, "Cole Anders, that is, Sylvester Yard, the eldest child in the Yard family. Millicent is his mother,

said I'm Millicent's daughter, and my name

froze for a moment at that. She then sat down on the sofa blankly

the information

asked again, "Mom, tell me. Am I

for a moment." Grayson noticed Petra's pale

him. "Dad, you tell me, then. You

obviously unable to answer