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    Two suitcases were stacked in the corner, Olivia held Tess’s hand, her expression solemn as she gave her instructions with clear seriousness.


    Meeting the concern in Olivia’s eyes, Tess felt a surge of warmth rise in her chest. She looked especially obedient as she replied, “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll never forget the hardships I’ve endured.”


    Olivia nodded. She trusted Tess’s judgment and the way she handled matters. But it seemed another thought had surfaced. She stopped, hesitating, clearly wanting to speak but unable to bring herself to say it.


    Seeing the difficulty written across Olivia’s face, Tess‘ smile faded slightly. She spoke gently. “Grandma, are you thinking about Kylie?”


    The name “Kylie” surfaced just like that, and Olivia faltered for a moment.


    She seemed to age all at once, even her movements slowing.


    Olivia nodded and let out a heavy breath. “Yes.”


    A hush settled between them.


    “I know this isn’t fair to you.”


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    Hearing that, Tess pressed her lips together. “Is there something you want me to do?”


    Olivia shook her head, her gaze filled with tenderness and pain. “Of course not. The only thing I could ask would be for you to forgive her tofort her. But that would be unfair to you, so I would never do that.”


    Tess lowered her eyes. “Then you…”


    “She has always been spoiled by us,” Olivia continued. “No one expected that one trip would cost her everything. When she finds out about Shannon, and that the adopted daughter she treated with genuine affection is actually the illegitimate child of her beloved husband and his mistress, she’ll copse.”


    Olivia’s voice was unusually heavy,ced with a quiet sorrow.


    Tess didn’t feel sympathy for Kylie.


    Stupidity itself can be a kind of wrongdoing.


    And Kylie wasn’t innocent.


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    She had been misled and deceived, yet she was foolish enough to dose blindly on ber adopted daughter while belittling and dismissing her own biological child an every turn. To Tess, that was unforgivable.


    “Grandma, I did try to warn her, more than once” Tess said calmly. “But she seemed willing to stay deceived.”


    Perhaps it was fear. Even knowing that the cage Henry had built for her was unstable. Kylie still hid in what felt like the safest corner, clinging pitifully to a dream of happiness.


    At some point, Olivia’s back had begun to stoop Her voice was heavy, nothing like the decisive, energetic woman she usually was.


    She lowered her head, her eyes clouded, as though memories from the past had surfaced.


    “Grandma isn’t asking you to forgive her,” Olivia said softly. “I care about you, and I know you suffered greatly under her. But…” She paused, then turned to Tess, her gaze sincere. “If she shows even the slightest sign of remorse in the end, bring her back.”


    Tess understood what Olivia meant.


    Once Kylie learned the truth, she would inevitably break down.


    What Olivia hoped was that, when the time came, she’d have somewhere stable to go.


    Tess frowned slightly, then relented. “Grandma, I can’t be sure how things will unfold by then. To be honest, I no longer feel hatred toward her. When I see her now, it’s more like looking at a demanding stranger. If that really happens, I won’t forgive her, but I can take her back. I just hope she won’t appear in front of me very often.”


    Hearing this, Olivia nodded repeatedly, her head lowered as she gripped Tess‘ hand tighter and tighter. “Alright. You’re being kind.”


    Tess lowered her gaze and realized that Olivia, whom she so admired now barely reached her chest.


    She truly was old. Especially at this moment, she seemed drained of strength, like someone trapped in the mire of the past, sinking deeper the more she struggled.


    The air between them inevitably grew tense,


    “Finish checking your things. See if there’s anything else you need. If there is, have the housekeeper arrange it,” Olivia said, patting the Back of Tess‘ hand before slowly leaving with the help of her cane.


    The two housekeepers remained behind. Sensing the awkward tension in the room, they stood rigidly, anxious not to make a mistake.


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    To the Toy There’s nothing left to pack. You can go rest. Tess said, reaching out to


    ther La with her arms


    To the homekeepers her words sounded like a reprieve.


    They en quickly, reliever.


    The spanions walk–in closet was left with only Tess and La.


    & diin haze of emotion rose in Tess’s chest, stirring a quiet sigh.


    Boring that year of torment in prison, all she ever thought about was escaping Finn. Yet now, siding in Kingnd, that period felt as distant as another century.


    In truth, only half a year had passed, but her life had beenpletely transformed. And she herself had changed just as profoundly.


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    <strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.