Naomi walked up to Rosalyn and gently lifted her chin, her fingernails painted bright red. "You know what?" Her voice was soft, as if she were sharing a secret. "You really take after your mother, especially your eyes."Rosalyn immediately slapped her hand away. "Don't touch me!"Naomi did not seem offended. Instead, she smiled even brighter. She then turned and moved toward the bookshelf, pulling an envelope out of a hidden compartment."Take a look at this."Rosalyn accepted it warily. When she opened it, she saw a stack of yellowed photographs.In the photos, a young woman stood on a diving platform. She had a slight baby bump, and a gerbera daisy was tattooed at her waist. It was Rosalyn's mother, Isabel."These photos—""Precious, aren't they?" Naomi said softly. "It's your mother—back when she was still alive."Rosalyn's fingers trembled slightly, but she forced herself to stay calm. "What are you trying to tell me?"Naomi suddenly leaned in close, and the scent of h
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