《The Forgotten Heiress Returns》全部章節：第 41 章 - 第 50 章

Marian, Zoe and their father, Walter were seated at the dining table, about to start breakfast when Amber suddenly stepped down the staircase, dressed neatly as though she was preparing to leave the house.The three of them looked toward her almost at the same time, but Amber did not stop immediately because she had already made up her mind about where she was going.Her face looked calm on the outside, even though the discovery from the previous night had left her carrying a painful secret that she had not told anyone.She had barely reached the last step when Walter's face brightened, and his expression immediately changed into one of genuine excitement at seeing her awake."Amber." Malcolm called excitedly. "You're up. Please come sit down." He pointed at the empty seat next to him. "Have breakfast."His voice carried enough warmth to make Amber pause, because Walter was probably the only person at that table who did not make her feel like an unwanted presence.The empty chair besi

"You have lunch with Grandma, don't you?" Oliver asked with a charming smile. "I'll take you."His voice was calm and confident, carrying the same effortless warmth that had slowly become familiar to Amber over the past few days.He looked completely relaxed, as though spending time with her had become the most natural thing in the world instead of something carefully planned.Amber studied his face for a brief moment, remembering everything that had happened since she discovered the truth about her mother's death.A part of her still wondered whether getting closer to Oliver was the right decision, but another part knew she had already stepped too far forward to turn back."Okay." Amber said, returning the smile.The smile on her face looked convincing enough, but behind it, her thoughts continued running in different directions all at once.She knew she needed Oliver's trust now more than ever, especially because the people responsible for her mother's death were becoming clearer wi

The Winchester mansion was almost filled with family members and close friends, all gathered together to celebrate the long-awaited homecoming of Cornell Winchester.Laughter and soft conversations filled the spacious room, while servants moved around carefully, offering drinks and making sure everyone had something to eat.The atmosphere carried a mixture of excitement and curiosity because Cornell's return had been anticipated by the family for longer than most guests could remember.Cornell sat at a table with some family members, a glass of wine resting comfortably in his hand.At twenty-four years old, he looked handsome and well composed, with a calm appearance that naturally attracted the attention of several young ladies around the room.His silence only made him more mysterious, and more than one woman had already found herself stealing glances in his direction.Zoe sat with her mother at a nearby table, whispering to one another while pretending not to stare openly at the yo

Oliver took the seat next to Amber, settling into the chair like a man who had rehearsed the casualness of it long before he ever walked into that dining room this evening. He smiled as he turned to glance at everyone gathered around the table, letting his eyes travel slowly from face to face, taking in the small tells that betrayed what each person truly felt about tonight's occasion."We should finalize this engagement as soon as possible." Marilyn said, turning between Amber and Cornell with the brisk energy of a woman who had already spent the entire afternoon arranging things inside her head long before dinner was even served. "Amber, my dear, what kind of engagement party would you like?"Amber swallowed, struggling to find the right words to respond, her fingers tightening around the stem of her glass as every eye at the table seemed to settle on her at once. The silence stretched a little too long, long enough that she could feel her own heartbeat pressing against her chest,

Zoe and her mother were leaving the hall, followed closely by several other family members and guests who had remained behind after the celebration.The lively atmosphere from earlier had gradually disappeared, leaving the area quieter as people began returning home.Amber stepped out after them, adjusting her dress while looking around for Oliver, who had disappeared from her sight moments earlier.She had barely taken a few steps when a hand suddenly caught hers from behind, stopping her before she could continue toward the entrance.Oliver pulled her gently but firmly toward a quiet corner behind the hall, away from the remaining guests and the curious eyes watching everyone leave.Amber stumbled slightly before finding her balance, immediately turning toward him with a questioning expression.She had not expected Oliver to stop her there, especially after the tension that had developed between them during the evening.Just then, Cornell came out and was shocked to see Oliver and A