Chapter 190

On the rocky shores, Alma stood at the brink, the sea breeze tousling her hair.

For over twenty years, the whereabouts of her daughter remained a mystery. The years had taken their toll, filled with false leads and charlatans, her hopes ignited and

extinguished time and again.

“Mom!” Hanson rushed over, pulling Alma back from the edge with concern etched on his face. “What on earth are you doing here? It’s dangerous.”

Alma glanced at Hanson with a smile that softened her aging features. “You think I’d jump?”

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It wasn’t a face marred by time, rather one that told a story of life and warmth, the kind that suited her fifty–something years.

“No, I didn’t mean that…” Hanson stammered, careful not to upset his mother.

“Mom, don’t do anything foolish. We’re here for Edmond’s daughter’s wedding, remember?” Felix chimed in, relieved.

“I wouldn’t do anything silly. Not when your sister is still out there…” Alma’s voice trailed off, tinged with regret.

“We’ll find her, Mom. We have to.” Jason tried to soothe her.

“Alright, Liam…” Alma nodded, turning to see Kristin approaching with little Liam in her

arms.

Her words caught in her throat as she stared at Kristin in shock. “My dear… How old are you?” Alma approached, her hands trembling as she clutched Kristin’s arm.

“What’s your name? Are your parents still with us?” Alma–peppered her with questions, her voice filled with urgency. “You bear a striking resemblance to my long–lost daughter.”

Kristin, caught off guard and a little frightened, turned to Rhett for support.

What in the world was happening with the Lewis clan?

First, the little one mistakenly called Kristin mom, and now Alma seemed set on mistaking her for her daughter?

You’ve met me before.” Rhett offered Alma

if they’re someone they’re not,” Hanson sighed.

reality and scooped up Liam. “I’m so sorry, really. This is my son, Liam. Thank you so much for today. If it weren’t for you folks,

real trouble.”

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impetuous, and he tried to take Liam into his arms

Kristin, crying,

was dumbfounded. “Sorry, I’ve never seen him

home with Daddy. The lady must be tired from holding

ignored Jason, hugging Kristin tightly. “I want to stay

to call her daughter right then and

desperately at Rhett for

this isn’t your mom,” Rhett said, reaching out to pick up Liam.

of it. He wailed and clung to Kristin as Rhett tried to pry him

there. Don’t cry.* Jason was stunned. His son, an unexpected gift dropped at his door by a past lover or a one–night stand, had

said, trying

Liam refused, not

such a sweet girl, and Liam likes you. I like you too,” Alma said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Kristin. “How old are you? Are you married? You see, I have three sons. Do you fancy any of them? Why don’t you marry into our family?”

was visibly ignored as the conversation unfolded.

Kristin but too prideful to express

was rude to Kristin earlier, not very nice at all. If anyone should be considered, it’s me.

believed himself to be the epitome of perfection within the

if he doesn’t cause enough trouble,” Hanson retorted sharply, exposing his brother’s flaws.

to Kristin, spoke up with the sternness of a child. “Stay

Rhett interjected, eager to claim his

married?” Hanson asked with a mocking smirk, challenging

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the marriage paper on

off Rhett’s words before he could even

they needed was the world finding out Rhett had tied the knot with her. Besides, they’d signed a non–disclosure agreement about their secret union. If

with Kristin. Let’s keep this a fair fight,” Felix said, ever so

for me, I promise,” Jason was still showing off like a peacock.

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