Mag-log inThe atmosphere inside the luxurious Lancaster family apartment suite was eerily quiet as Anna stepped inside. The crystal chandelier in the living room cast a dim glow, adding a cold feeling to the spacious room. Anna took a deep breath, making sure that Grandma Wen was indeed not home. According to the personal maid at the front entrance, the elderly woman was attending a private meeting with shareholders in Manhattan's business district.Anna wasted no time. The urge to uncover the truth that had continued to surge inside her chest after hearing Grand Elder Chandler's confession at the hospital strengthened her resolve as she headed toward Grandma Wen's private study. Her footsteps were extremely quiet as she walked across the thick carpet before stopping in front of the large carved teak desk.With fingers trembling slightly from the turmoil of her emotions, Anna began examining the desk drawers. She opened the Lancaster Group's official documents one by one, searching for her medi
Hurried yet dignified footsteps echoed through the hospital corridor. An elderly man dressed in an expensive formal suit strode forward with the aid of a silver-headed cane in his right hand. Behind him, two bodyguards in black suits followed closely, remaining on full alert.Revaline, who had just stepped out of the waiting area with Anna to check on the situation in the emergency room again, immediately looked up. The moment her eyes landed on the elderly man, her tears burst forth once more."Grandpa!" Revaline cried hoarsely.She ran toward him at full speed, letting go of Anna's hand before throwing herself into her grandfather's embrace. Elder Chandler wrapped his beloved granddaughter tightly in his arms, gently rubbing her trembling back as her body shook with uncontrollable sobs."Calm down, Revaline... Grandpa is here, my dear. Calm down," Elder Chandler whispered in a hoarse but soothing voice. "How is your father?""Daddy is inside, Grandpa... The doctor said his condition
The atmosphere in the hallway of Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital, which had been silent just moments ago, was suddenly shattered by an uncontrollable outburst of rage. Revaline, who had still been weak in Daven's support, abruptly straightened her body. Her eyes, swollen from crying, instantly burned with overwhelming hatred as they locked onto Aurora, who stood frozen with her head lowered beside Anna.Before anyone could even notice her movement, Revaline strode forward with ragged breaths.Slap!The sharp sound of the slap echoed throughout the cold hallway. Aurora's head snapped to the side from the force of Revaline's palm. Her left cheek instantly turned red, leaving a burning sting across her smooth skin."Revaline!" Daven shouted in shock as he immediately stepped forward and positioned himself in front of Aurora."It's all because of you!" Revaline screamed hysterically, pointing her finger directly at Aurora's face, her entire body trembling violently from the flood of emoti
Panic instantly consumed the master bedroom of the wooden villa, which had only moments ago been filled with warmth. Anna hurriedly straightened her dress and smoothed her disheveled hair before rushing toward the front door, her breathing ragged. She pounded relentlessly against the thick teak door with both palms, pouring all of her overwhelming fear into every desperate knock."Open the door! Please! Whoever's outside, open the door now!" Anna screamed hysterically, her shrill voice shattering the peaceful atmosphere of the garden.Hearing the frantic screams and loud banging coming from inside the villa, Aurora, who had been standing some distance away, immediately froze in shock. Without wasting a single second, she sprinted toward the front door, with Daven close behind. Joye and Revaline, who had still been standing tensely on the stone pathway, could only stare at each other in confusion for a brief moment before hurrying after them toward the wooden villa.With trembling fing
The silence inside the master bedroom of the wooden villa gradually gave way to a profound warmth. Anna looked at Malveno without the slightest trace of hesitation left in her eyes. Her gentle nod became the green light that shattered the last of the defenses within him.With calm movements filled with the weight of long-suppressed longing, Malveno wrapped an arm around Anna's waist before gently lowering her graceful body onto the carved wooden bed in the corner of the room. He followed above her, supporting his own weight so that he would not press down on her completely.Their eyes locked for a brief moment before Malveno lowered his head, placing warm, lingering kisses along her jawline before trailing them down the length of Anna's slender neck. Each time his warm lips brushed against her skin, Anna's breathing grew increasingly uneven. Her slender fingers clutched the fabric of Malveno's shirt at his shoulder, surrendering all the emotions she could never put into words.Meanwhi
Outside the wooden villa, the trees of Central Park swayed gently beneath the morning breeze. Aurora stood a short distance from the villa's door, holding her smartphone to her ear with a tense yet hopeful expression. Beside her, Daven kept watch over the surrounding park with his arms crossed, uncertainty still clearly etched across his forehead."Hello, Uncle Juna?" Aurora called hurriedly as soon as the call connected.Elsewhere, Juna's deep voice answered from the other end of the line."Aurora? What's wrong, sweetheart? Why do you sound so panicked?""Uncle, Daven and I just met a woman in Central Park," Aurora said, her breathing uneven as she got straight to the point. "Her face... her face looks exactly like Mama Camelia's! Her name is Anna Lancaster. And that's not all, Uncle! Earlier, we heard her mention Grandma Wen from Lancaster Group. Uncle, could you please investigate Anna Lancaster's background right away?"Silence fell on the other end of the line. The sound of rustl







