Chapter 245

Chapter 245 Chapter 245 Although Quinita was unaware of the events that had taken place, nothing could bring more joy than seeing her daughter standing in front of her, unharmed.

Quinita gazed at Elysia, tears starting to well up in her eyes. “Winona, how have you managed all these years?”

The warmth Elysia felt in her palm made her realize that this question was for her. She was not wearing someone else’s identity to receive care that did not belong to her.

She had a name; she just didn’t know it. If one were to find the cause of her struggles, the real culprit should be the master manipulator creating this mess, not her family who cared for her.

Indeed, family. Maybe she should try to open her heart and accept them. From the moment she learned about their blood connection, her mind was filled with countless doubts and suspicions.

But now, answers were finally coming her way. Memories of the pain and despair when she first discovered the truth flooded back; it felt like all her scars were slowly beginning to heal.

She remembered how Fabian stepped in front of her to take a hit, Javier rushed in to catch the blade, and Holden clumsily made her honey eggs.

They kept reassuring her that she was simply herself, that she wouldn’t just be a replacement for anyone.

They were willing to confront the very couple who had given them life in order to protect her from any unfairness even if their mom’s mental state was fragile.

Their motives were driven purely by love for her.

Elysia turned her gaze toward Edward, who was sitting quietly at the edge of the sofa. It was just because of her one sentence that he had remained at the village entrance without stepping inside.

He felt no anger about her words; he quietly waited without pushing her.

From their first meeting until now, every word he spoke and every action he took showed immense care, completely free of any oppressive paternal authority around her.

His love led him to be cautious and thoughtful of her feelings.

Even though they had agreed that she would return to the Evans family as Evelyn and then make an excuse to leave, he had broken that promise and chosen to tell Quinita the truth.

He was scared that his wife might break down and go mad because of the revelation, yet he still decided to speak up.

Elysia wasn’t naive; she felt the kindness in him. Edward’s actions were motivated by the fear that revealing the truth would deepen Quinita’s wounds.

So, he was willing to risk hurting his wife to protect Elysia. In the end, he faced the hardest choice. On one side was his wife, and on the other, his daughter–he must have been incredibly strong to take this step.

Thinking of every simple word Edward had said, which lacked declarations of love or longing yet seemed to be rooted in love, she realized his actions began with this strong feeling.

Even though those words may not have included the term “love“, they were still filled with it. Maybe this is what it means to be a father.

Elysia’s gaze then shifted slightly to the woman beside her.

1/3 477%8 Chapter 245 Even after being sick for so long and struggling mentally, Quinita still remembered her daughter’s name after eighteen years.

Perhaps all those years, she had never truly forgotten.

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In the quiet hours of the night, she would think of the child who had left even before the child’s first breath. Yet, she hadn’t ever talked about it.

Everyone has their own way of showing love; theirs was both reserved and passionate.

Noticing Elysia’s silence for a while, Quinita assumed it was because she didn’t want to revisit painful topics and decided to change the subject. “Winona, would you like to see the gifts from me?”

As soon as she spoke those words, she smacked her forehead and quickly added, “Look at me. I’m so forgetful. I thought Evelyn had returned and that I had only prepared gifts for her.”

She then took on the demeanor of a child who felt sorry. Worry etched across her face. “I’m so sorry, Winona. It’s all my fault. I’ll take you to the mall right away. Whatever you want, I promise to get for you, okay?”

Elysia looked into her earnest eyes, feeling warmth blossom in her heart.

In Quinita’s mind, Evelyn and Winona were two separate people, and even in her current state of confusion, Quinita didn’t view Elysia as a mere replacement for Evelyn.

Since the gifts were meant only for Evelyn, Quinita wanted to prepare a gift exclusively for Elysia.

Elysia took Quinita’s hand. “Thank you.”

Finally, a smile appeared on Quinita’s face. “Then let’s go to the mall now, shall we?”

She reached out to take Elysia’s hand, but Elysia gently declined. “I’m feeling a bit tired today and would like to rest for a while.

Can we go tomorrow?”

7 “Quinita, there’s plenty of time ahead of us. Since Winona has traveled a long way today, it’s wise for her to rest before picking out gifts. There’s no need to rush,” Edward said, his voice calm and reassuring.

Hearing his words, Quinita nodded in agreement. “Okay, let Winona rest then.”

Edward wrapped his arm around Quinita, speaking in a soothing tone. “Let’s go back to our room now; it’s time for your medication.”

“Do I really need to take medicine today?” Quinita asked.

“Of course. You need your medicine to get better and to see Winona grow up,” he replied earnestly.

At his words, Quinita seemed to gain new energy, nodding vigorously. “Alright, I will take my medicine.”

She wanted to see Winona flourish, to witness Winona wear a wedding gown; she couldn’t afford to be ill.

With Edward gently guiding Quinita back to their room, the living room was left with just Elysia and her three brothers.

Elysia looked at the three men sitting across from her, hesitated for a moment, and then finally said, “I want to vi where Evelyn used to live.”

e place In the past, she likely would have never thought such a thing. But now, everything felt different. She wanted to learn about the life of her sister, whom she had never met.

Though they had never met before, perhaps this was the only way to feel each other’s existence.

Elysia’s sudden request caught her brothers off guard for a moment, but they quickly nodded in agreement. “Alright.”

2/3 Chapter 945 They stood up, leading her upstairs to the restward bedroom Fabian hesitated for a brief moment as he grabbed the door handle, since Karlyn’s death, he had rarely stepped into this room.

Today was their first in three years. He pressed down on the handle and slowly pushed the door open, revealing the room’s decor to Elysia.

The room was simply bun elegantly decorated, but the most eye–catching feature was the rows of bookshelves.

The shelves stretched long enough, and if it weren’t for their modest height, along with the bed and various supplies, it might have felt like a library, As Elysia looked around, her eyes landed on a wheelchair beside her, a flicker of confusion crossing her face.

Fabian noticed where she was looking and explained, “When Evelyn’s condition was the worst, she couldn’t walk and had to sit in the wheelchair”

6 AD Comment Send gift No Ads 7 7 09:29 Mon, 10 Mar M Chapter 245 277%1 They stood up, leading her upstairs to the castward bedroom. Fabian hesitated for a brief moment as he grabbed the door handle; since Evelyn’s death, he had rarely stepped into this room.

Today was their first in three years. He pressed down on the handle and slowly pushed the door open, revealing the room’s decor to Elysia.

The room was simply but elegantly decorated, but the most eye–catching feature was the rows of bookshelves.

The shelves stretched long enough, and if it weren’t for their modest height, along with the bed and various supplies, it might have felt like a library.

As Elysia looked around, her eyes landed on a wheelchair beside her, a flicker of confusion crossing her face.

Fabian noticed where she was looking and explained, “When Evelyn’s condition was the worst, she couldn’t walk and had to sit in the wheelchair.”