?Chapter 985:


    “Must you keep holding this over my head? I’m your mother, whether you like it or not. I’ve already admitted I was wrong. What else do you want from me? No matter what happens, you’re still my daughter. You can fight it all you want, but you’ll never break free. Just like Dani, you’re bound to this fate forever.”


    The sky overhead loomed heavy with dark clouds, casting a dull gray over everything.


    The rain poured without mercy.


    Nina stood under the eaves, her gaze fixed on the downpour.


    Dani had been trapped in the night her mother died.


    Nina had been trapped in a childhood devoid of warmth, forever yearning for love that never came.


    Elyse made her way to Dani, carrying a thermos of soup.


    “Olisvine’s weather is always like this,” she said, offering the container. “You should have something warm.”


    Dani’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Aunt Elyse, what an unexpected visit. You must need something from me.”


    Elyse’s grip tightened around the thermos. Dani’s sharpness had always been insufferable.


    Elyse forced a smile. “Yes. I stopped by the film set today and had a word with Nina. But she still resents me for favoring Natalie. I can’t deny it—I neglected her in the past. And now… Dani, once you have children of your own, you’ll understand. No matter how much a mother tries, she can never meet every child’s expectations. There’s always one who feels slighted. That’s how Nina sees it now. Of course, I know it’s my fault. I don’t me her for being upset. But a mother and daughter shouldn’t let resentment fester. Once that happens, there’s no turning back. Don’t you agree?”


    Dani studied her, amusement flickering in her eyes. A small, knowing smile curved her lips.


    Elyse, pleased with the reaction, softened her tone. “Your mother was fortunate to have a daughter like you. What you’ve aplished—building an empire like this—she never could have imagined.”


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    Dani remained silent. She knew Elyse was working her way up to a request.


    Predictably, Elyse straightened her back, her voiceced with a hopeful tone. “Dani, do you recall the promise you made to look after me when I grow old? And what about the vi your mother purchased? You mentioned that if Natalie were to marry, you’d gift it to us as a wedding present, didn’t you? I’ve always told my daughters how big-hearted you are—that a vi is but a trifle for you. Now, given my current predicament of having no ce to call home—not to mention Nina’s status as a celebrity, making it quite awkward for her to stay here—how about you transfer the vi to us? Nina and I could move there. It would be more convenient for everyone, wouldn’t it?”


    Her throat felt dry after her monologue. She had rehearsed this plea in her mind for a long time now.


    Now, with Natalie behind bars, she needed to secure something tangible from Dani. Without it, herter years loomed empty and bleak.


    Elyse noticed Dani’s silence and let out a nervous chuckle, attempting to lighten the mood. “Of course, Nina is content to stay here, but Dani, think about the future. With your own children on the horizon and Nina always around, things could getplicated. You understand, don’t you?”


    Unable to bear the tension, Lillian and Josie quietly excused themselves, slipping out of the room.


    Meanwhile, Dani remainedposed, her expression unreadable as she absorbed Elyse’s words, her demeanor the epitome of patience.


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