LOGINAlyssa deliberated on Harrison's words. She remained silent, letting them settle inside her. He was right. The realization wasn't easy to accept. That they were her parents didn't mean they were inherently good. She rubbed her remaining tears off her face and straightened herself. Her shoulders squared as something inside her shifted. The uncertainty hadn't disappeared completely, but she finally felt as though she had a direction. “I know what I need to do now.” Harrison smiled. “That's my girl.” His smile was small, but there was relief in his eyes. “I'll confront them. Make them apologize and compensate Elena for her loss. That should solve things.” The simplicity of her plan made Harrison's expression change immediately. Harrison winced like she had physically pinched him. He stared at h
For the first time, there was nothing hidden behind her expression. The bitterness she had been holding inside showed plainly on her face. Harrison turned his head to Alyssa, his eyes softening. He could see the conflict written all over her face. She was caught between the people she had just discovered were her parents and the woman sitting before them, asking her to help expose them. Then he looked back at Elena. “Tell me in detail what they did to you.” His voice carried a seriousness that made Elena pause. She curled her hands on the table as she spoke. Her fingers tightened against the surface until her knuckles began to pale. She seemed to be holding herself together by force alone. Anger raided her eyes, her lips moved nonstop and her heart pounded heavily. As she recounted everything, years of resentment seemed to pour out of her. Her voice rose and fell with every painful memory, and the more she spoke, the harder it became to hide the devastation beneath her anger.
The door opened and Harrison stood in the doorway.For a brief moment, neither of them moved. The sudden appearance of someone familiar in the middle of such an emotionally charged conversation seemed to break through the heavy silence that had settled over the room.Alyssa's eyes went up to his, now filled with tears.The moment their eyes met, the emotions she had been struggling so hard to contain threatened to spill over completely. Her lips parted slightly, but no words came out. The sight of Harrison only reminded her that she didn't have to carry everything alone.Shock and worry contorted his face immediately as he ran towards her.His footsteps echoed across the room as he closed the distance between them. His expression changed rapidly, confusion giving way to genuine concern as he noticed the tears gathered in her eyes and the way her entire body seemed tense.He wrapped his arms around her, bringing her to her feet.Alyssa instinctively leaned into him, her fingers curling
Claire found a chair in a corner in the balcony, overseeing the rest of the area.She took her seat and focused intently on Alyssa and the prince.She noticed Alyssa dropping her phone and walking out.Then an idea popped in her head.She waltzed over to where the rest of them sat.“I can smell the steak already,” she said, smiling as her hand swiped Alyssa's phone from the table.No one saw her.Immediately, she left the room and went straight to her bedroom.Her hands shook as she opened Alyssa's phone. It had no password, making it easier for her.She scrolled through Alyssa's phonebook and dialed Harrison's number.Harrison picked immediately. “Alyssa… baby—”“This isn't Alyssa,” she cut in sharply. “Then who's this?” Harrison asked, his voice coming out with a growl. “And why are you with my wife's phone?” Claire rolled her eyes, scoffing lightly.“I don't know if I should say this…” Claire pretended to hesitate. “I don't want to cause problems between you two.”“Speak.”“The
The heaviness in the room remained minutes after Alyssa's explanation.Nobody seemed to know what to say.Micheal stood a couple of feet away, staring at her and then back at the picture of a younger Addison carrying the baby.His eyes widened in bewilderment as he compared the two faces again.“I see it now…” he whispered.His voice was barely audible.“You look just like her…”Addison hugged Alyssa even tighter, refusing to let her go.She seemed afraid that if she released her, Alyssa would somehow disappear again.Claire stood nearby, emotionless and expressionless.At least, that was what she wanted everyone to believe.However, relief washed over her as she watched the family bond.She had spent so long carrying the weight of being the Cambridge daughter.Now, she was finally free.There would be no more pretending.No more pressure.No more fear of being exposed.As she turned, about to leave the room for the family to have their time, a maid suddenly rushed in.“Sir, ma'am, th
Alyssa looked up. She saw Claire standing at the top of the staircase. Claire's chiffon dress fell perfectly around her body, and despite the elegance of her appearance, Alyssa could immediately see the exhaustion in her face. Her eyes seemed tired. Perhaps she hadn't slept well either. “You're here,” Claire said as she walked down the stairs. “Let's go, they're in the sitting room.” Alyssa nodded firmly. She followed Claire through the grand foyer. Her eyes unintentionally travelled across the room. Everything was enormous. The high ceilings. The expensive decorations. The paintings. The furniture. The crystal chandelier hanging above them. Alyssa couldn't help but marvel at how much wealth just two people could possess. And all of this could have been hers. If things had been different. If someone hadn't switched her at birth. If her entire life hadn't been stolen from her. “Do they know I'm coming?” Claire kept on walking. “No.” Alyssa's stomach tightened. “







