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Two weeks passed after Lily's accident.Her arm was healing well, and the bright pink cast had become a canvas filled with signatures, colorful drawings, and kind messages from her classmates.Every morning, Lucas added a new doodle."Look!" he laughed. "I drew a superhero on your cast."Lily giggled."It looks more like a potato."The twins burst into laughter, filling the Carter Mansion with warmth.Aurora watched them from the dining table, grateful that Lily had recovered so quickly.---At Sinclair Global Headquarters, Aurora chaired an important board meeting.Grace stood beside the large screen displaying the company's latest reports."Our charitable foundation has completed three new children's hospitals," Grace announced.The board applauded.Another executive stood."Chairwoman, we've also received requests to finance Kingsley Constructions' newest international expansion."Aurora remained silent for a few moments.Finally, she spoke."Approve only the projects that are fina

Three days after Family Day, Aurora received a call from St. Mary's Hospital."Good morning, Mrs. Carter," the receptionist said politely. "Dr. Harris would like to see you and your family this afternoon regarding Lily's follow-up examination."Aurora glanced at the clock."We'll be there."She ended the call and looked out the window of her office.For reasons she couldn't explain, her heart felt unusually heavy.---Later that afternoon, Aurora, Ethan, Lucas, and Lily arrived at St. Mary's Hospital.Lily swung her cast-covered arm playfully as they walked through the hallway."Mummy, after this, can we get ice cream?"Aurora smiled."If you're brave during your checkup, we'll get your favorite chocolate ice cream.""Yay!" Lily cheered.The innocence of the twins eased Aurora's worries, if only for a moment.---Dr. Michael Harris welcomed them into his office with a warm smile."Good afternoon, everyone.""Good afternoon, Doctor," Aurora replied.After examining Lily's arm, Dr. Harr

A week had never felt so long.Every day, Aurora went about her responsibilities as if nothing had changed. She attended board meetings at Sinclair Global, reviewed international investment proposals, and spent every evening with Lucas and Lily.But deep inside, she was counting the days.Not because she feared the truth—but because she knew the truth always came with consequences.---At breakfast one morning, Lucas looked at his mother curiously."Mummy, why have you been so quiet lately?"Aurora smiled warmly."Have I?"Lily nodded."You've been thinking a lot."Aurora reached across the table and squeezed their little hands."Sometimes adults have important things on their minds."Lucas grinned."Well, don't think too much. Daddy says thinking too much gives you wrinkles."Aurora laughed, the tension in her heart easing for a moment."I'll remember that."Ethan forced a smile, but inside, he felt anything but relaxed.Every time the phone rang, his heart skipped a beat.Every emai

Three weeks passed after the meeting with Dr. Harris.Aurora had chosen not to tell Lucas and Lily about the confusing discussion at the hospital. They were still too young to understand words like DNA and genetic testing.Instead, she focused on giving them the happy childhood they deserved.Every evening, the mansion echoed with laughter as the twins played hide-and-seek with Grace or showed Aurora the drawings they had made at school.Watching them smile reminded Aurora of one thing.No matter what secrets adults carried, children should never have to pay the price.---Across the city, life inside Vanessa's mansion was far from peaceful.Emma had become quieter over the past few weeks.She still smiled whenever she thought about Lily and Lucas, but she spent most of her time alone.One afternoon, Emma returned home from school carrying another excellent report card."Mama!"Vanessa looked up from her laptop."My teacher said I came first in my class."She held out the report with

The following morning, St. Mary's Hospital was unusually quiet.Emma was awake and recovering well. Although she still felt weak, she managed a smile when Lily and Lucas entered her room carrying a bouquet of colorful flowers and a small teddy bear."We came to see you!" Lily said happily.Emma's eyes lit up."You really came.""Of course," Lucas replied. "Friends don't leave friends alone."Emma hugged the teddy bear tightly."It's beautiful. Thank you."Aurora stood at the doorway, watching the children. Beside her, Vanessa observed the scene in silence. For the first time, she saw genuine happiness on Emma's face.A wave of guilt washed over her."Have I really been this cold to her?" she wondered.---Later that afternoon, Dr. Harris invited Aurora, Ethan, and Vanessa into his office."The laboratory has already begun processing the new DNA samples," he explained. "It may take several days before the final report is complete."Vanessa nodded anxiously."I just want the truth."Dr.