Chapter 67

Mila's eyes were fixed on the elderly woman approaching, completely missing Roland's question.

The elderly woman, exuding a strong presence, had also noticed the commotion on Mila's side.

She paused, whispered a few words to someone beside her, and soon the throng of journalists was gently restrained by her staff, preventing any further

photography.

Though puzzled, the crowd respected the elderly woman's status and dared not approach.

Breaking free from the crowd, the woman strode purposefully towards Mila.

Mila hurried to meet her, her eyes shining with a mix of excitement and a touch of nervousness, as if near home but hesitant to call out.

The woman came closer, gently removed her sunglasses, and studied her grand- niece intently. After a long moment, she frowned slightly, reached out, and tousled Mila's hair with a mixture of disapproval and subtle affection.

you so thin? How has

tears. She fought to keep her composure as she choked out,

words, and she

that if she spoke again, she might break down right there. It had been so long since she last saw Aunt Jade, and the

understood her

kind to her.

with her aunt, when

Lockwood family. My parents often speak of

"I know of you.

deflecting the question, "The environment

a few polite exchanges, Roland stepped aside, "I won't keep you, Mrs. Sutherland. I hope

response, simply

niece depart, his gaze thoughtful. He was

was a

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