"Yes. Vesper never told you?" Richard found it strange. "But at that time, you seemed to have been frightened by something. You couldn't stop crying. Maybe you've forgotten it yourself."Nadia shook her head. "My dad never mentioned any of this. If it weren't for my brother-in-law's accidental revelation, I wouldn't even know I was adopted."Thomas couldn't help but sigh. "Yeah, Vesper had a warm and kind heart. Perhaps he kept it from you to shield you from any extra worries. His intention was simply to ensure you could live your best life." Hearing these words, tears welled up in Nadia's eyes.Indeed, Vesper had always offered her comfort and care. From her childhood until Vector's passing, Nadia hadn't experienced any hardship.It wasn't until Zeke became her guardian after Vector's death that Nadia began to understand the harsh realities of the world."Hey, by the way," Thomas suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, startling Nadia. "Oh, how could I forget?"Nervously,
As Nadia agreed to meet with the woman, she swiftly arrived at the designated location, yet a sense of uncertainty lingered.Despite the long-awaited realization of her hopes, everything felt surreal to Nadia.The meeting point was the fountain at the entrance of a shopping plaza. Being closer, Nadia got there first.Though it wasn't winter yet, the lights in the shopping plaza gradually dimmed with the progressing day, and the dwindling number of people created a desolate atmosphere.Nadia tightened her windbreaker, puzzled by the choice of such a location. She felt a chill but hesitated to move, fearing the person might miss her if she walked away.During the wait, Nadia messaged Lana, updating her on the meeting and the fact that she was finally meeting her long-lost family.Upon sending the message, Nadia received a video call from Lana."Nadia, I'm so happy for you."In the video, Lana was in her study at the Quinn Villa, and in the background, Liam was still at the comput
After her video call with Nadia, Lana's brow remained knitted in concern.Having finished his day's work, Liam shut his laptop. As he observed Lana's persistent frown, he took a seat beside her."What's the matter?" Liam asked, wrapping his arms around Lana's slender waist. "Who upset you? Let me know, and I'll handle it for you."Following the episode with Howard, Lana became convinced that the rumors circulating about Liam held truth.Howard faced not only strong retribution from Liam for mistreating Nadia but also found himself stripped naked and publicly ridiculed in a bustling area.This incident quickly circulated throughout Dawsbury.Consequently, whenever disobedient children refused to heed their parents, grown-ups would caution them, alerting them of Liam's approach.At the mere mention of Liam's name, children would promptly fall in line. They feared the dual consequences of facing a beating from Liam and enduring public humiliation on the streets.Observing Lana's p
Bonnie carried a modest leather bag that bore the unmistakable signs of wear, its mottled and weathered appearance attesting to its long history of use.Despite its worn state, Bonnie chose this bag to transport the cupcakes she had specially made for Nadia, ensuring they retained their warmth. It was evident that she had put considerable thought into this gesture.Regardless of the challenges, Bonnie was willing to endure any hardships if it meant her beloved daughter could savor a warm bite.Nadia couldn't help but marvel at the profound power of maternal love demonstrated by her mother.This novel and unfamiliar experience left her momentarily uncertain about how to respond.Boonie watched as Nadia held the cupcakes, lost in thought and hesitant to take a bite. She couldn't resist encouraging her, "Quick, eat while it's still warm. It won't taste as good if it gets cold.""Alright!" Nadia nodded, savoring the cupcakes slowly. Bonnie watched with a radiant smile, her face expre
"What are you doing?" Nadia exclaimed.Having reached her breaking point, Nadia forcefully pushed Wyatt away.Bonnie, noticing her son's strange behavior, rebuked him, saying, "Wyatt, what's going on with you? She's your sister. You can't act like this!"Wyatt awkwardly scratched his head and admitted, "I apologize. I haven't had much experience interacting with girls, and my behavior was inappropriate. I'll make sure to be more cautious in the future."Given his apology and the fact that they were biological siblings, Nadia chose not to make a big issue out of it.As Nadia and Bonnie exited the hospital, they spotted Maggie sitting near the entrance.Upon seeing them emerge, Maggie walked over sluggishly and inquired, "So, what are the test results?"Despite her recent conflict with Bonnie and Nadia, Maggie couldn't dispel her genuine concern regarding the results.Observing Maggie's heartfelt apprehension, Nadia found a renewed openness to engaging with her in the future, ado
Wyatt, wearing his customary playful grin, approached the glamorous woman. "Ma'am, I've taken care of everything as per your instructions."However, the woman declined to engage with him, only directing a fleeting glance toward her assistant standing nearby.Understanding her silent communication, the assistant promptly handed Wyatt a substantial check, cautioning, "This is your reward. Remember, if you dare breathe a word about this, be prepared for the consequences."Happily receiving the check, Wyatt nodded and gave his assurance to keep it a secret. Following that, he was swiftly ushered out of the car.The woman, with a trace of disdain, covered her nose and mouth with a scented handkerchief.The assistant grasped the unspoken cue, promptly spraying the area where Wyatt had stood with a burst of air freshener.It was only after this intervention that the woman gracefully lowered the handkerchief, visibly pleased with the enhanced atmosphere."Ma'am, shall we return to Dawsb
"Ms. Clark, dinner is served. What's on your mind?" Chris nudged Lana, snapping her out of her thoughts.Tanner and Andrew observed Lana's unusual demeanor and immediately expressed their concern."Lana, are you feeling unwell? Should I arrange for someone to escort you to the guest room for some rest?""Lana, your complexion doesn't look good. Would you like me to check on you?"Declining their offers, Lana reassured them, "Everyone, I'm fine. I just had a moment where I was lost in my thoughts, but I'm okay now."Observing that Lana wasn't seriously unwell, everyone didn't dwell on the matter and proceeded together to the Turner family's dining room.There, a table adorned with delicious dishes awaited. The dishes were all personally prepared by Merida, who eagerly anticipated their enjoyment.Following the satisfying meal, Lana handed Merida and Andrew two bottles of health supplements, along with tailored suggestions to support their individual health goals.Andrew and Meri
"Nadia, please, don't go tomorrow. Come back! I miss you," Lana pleaded earnestly.Nadia couldn't help but chuckle at Lana's childlike insistence."What's going on? Did you and Liam have a disagreement? Please, don't be stubborn. Liam is occupied, and it's not wise to act impulsively."Lana couldn't believe Nadia thought she had a fight with Liam.Meanwhile, Liam, minding his own business at home, found himself unexpectedly embroiled in trouble.Since Nadia had already set the stage, Lana could only play along and continue, "Come back soon. I'm on the brink of being bullied to exhaustion here. You've got to return and help me plot our revenge."Nadia thought Lana was simply in a fit of childish temper. After offering kind reassurances, the video call ended.Liam, occupied with his company responsibilities, nonchalantly remarked, "Is everything resolved now? You leveraged my reputation, but still, you couldn't persuade Nadia to come back."Lana felt an added layer of embarrassme