There was a cloud of mist that moistened the morning in a drizzle, but the breeze was not as gentle as the heaven's sprinkle. The weather finally felt a little cold.
With her hefty suitcase in her hand, Anne walked to the Luo Family's mansion and rang the doorbell. In a matter of seconds, a servant opened the door.
"Miss, who are you?"
Today, Anne wore a loose black windbreaker, and her curly long hair was dampened by the subtle rain. Her temperament mirrored the cold weather, and her eyes seemed to be able to pierce through people's hearts.
"It's my sister!" said Rose excitedly.
Setting aside the matter of Kevin, Rose liked Anne very much. Even with the conflict between them, she could never be indifferent to Anne.
"That's right." Seeing the easygoing smile on Rose's lips, Anne had no idea why she felt unwelcome.
Behind the grand door of the main house, Liam and Valentina stood side by side in the middle of the hall.
Liam's eyes were beacons of joy and he looked as if he had just cried, while Valentina looked dead serious. Her thoughts were a haze, and no one knew what she was thinking about.
"This is great!" Liam spoke with electricity as his enthusiasm overflowed.
"Your room is ready upstairs. Allow Rose to accompany you there," said Valentina as she frowned.
"I'm going to the kitchen and check if the meal is ready." Valentina strode off in a sultry walk into the kitchen.
Rose's expression was anomalous, and she glanced at Liam without saying a word.
Even though Anne wasn't bothered by Valentina's timbre, Liam still felt sorry for her.
"Anne, she's usually kind and hospitable, but forgive her cheekiness. She's probably anxious. Don't take her too seriously."
Compared to Liam's prudence, Anne was calm and collected. She smiled and said, "It's all right."
She had endured the wrath inside the Ye Clan for a long time, so how could she not sense that Valentina was not delighted to have her? Her unsolicited behavior was nothing new to her. She showed up not to please her nor anyone at all. She was here to fulfill the dying wish of her departed mother. Anything belittling, she could ignore with ease.
"Great! Rose will take you to your room now."
The newly renovated room was decorated with the theme of pastel lavender.
The door-size mirror had an intricate lilac frame, and the amaranthine windowsill was ornamented with a few black swallowtail butterflies. It was startling and beautiful which was in lieu of Anne's taste.
"Do you like it?" asked Rose curiously.
was not the type of woman
Rose didn’t bother her bland reaction. She was in a
knew you would like it. I carefully arranged
quick to answer
the meal is ready,"
wrought on Anne's face, she knew she had to accept her excuse. She said,
dishes and one steaming soup. The feast was colorful,
first day. What does she think of our
said, "Maybe
made Valentina even more infuriated. "What
appreciated Rose's thoughtfulness and said dismissively, "Let her be. I know what's going on with her. Since we're a family, I think it's unnecessary for you to be
and said, "Your mother wasn't as angry when you didn’t come home. You have to persuade her to not be too riled up. No matter what happens, Anne is part of our family.
Valentina flushed red as she was even more
Haven't I done enough?" said Valentina as her
you think that just because Anne returned, Dad will care less for us?" Sensing the overflowing care for Anne, Rose felt jealous of the
won't. I am the heir of the Xiao family. I won't allow such a terrible thing
In the Greenlight Forest.
the window where a myriad of droplets slid down like teardrops. The weather was
is your biological father?" asked Emily with a hint
felt that Anne was so lucky to have a father who owned such
and said, "How about
want to go back
said in astonishment, "Don’t you like it
"No."
as she
company of our family may not be as founded as theirs, but I have no ambition of outgrowing where I belong." Emily giggled to hide her
good to hear." Anne smiled as she gazed at the reckless
see other people be happy
just to get whatever she desired no matter how much hardship she had
the idea that many things were destined to happen. Sometimes, some things were always meant to be yours, and sometimes things were fated to
that place, why did you go back? I heard that stepmothers are all evil. Did she
concerned about Anne's well-being more than anything
really, she is a kind
pleasant. After all, it seemed that the Luos were not accustomed to plotting dirty
a feud with her. I'm very worried about you,"
don't have to. I'm not looking for any conflict. I just want Eddy to recover soon. But let's stop talking about me. How about you? When
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