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Chapter 383

Author: AliceLin
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-28 20:12:32

Old Madam Lorenzo had just returned to her pavilion after visiting her son’s headquarters. Her pale, aged face was still filled with anger. Her gaze landed on her daughter-in-law, who was already standing there to greet her.

"Mother," Liliana greeted.

"You still haven't left?" the old woman asked indifferently.

Liliana shook her head. "I wanted to hear from you first," she replied.

Winny Silverlake gestured for Rebecca to leave, and Liliana quickly guided the old woman to sit on the family room sofa in the pavilion.

"You look very pale, Mother," Liliana murmured with concern. She remained standing by her mother-in-law's side and asked, "Did something happen earlier?"

Winny let out a long sigh and answered, "It’s nothing. Just an old ailment."

"Did Diego still refuse to change his mind and upset you?" Liliana guessed.

Winny let out a thin smirk and muttered, "It seems he would rather see me dead than listen to my request."

"Mother ...." Liliana's concern became more evident. From the b
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