Chapter 18

Robert set down the newspaper he had been reading, ready to share his thoughts, when he noticed the nanny descending the staircase

“Sir, Ma’am, I was tidying up Miss Lillian’s room and I found this, the nanny said, presenting a handwritten journal with Lillian’s familiar scrawl on it.

The entries spanned years, right up until Lillian turned eighteen and moved out.

Miranda hates spicy food. I must remember not to add chili next time.

Miranda had a few extra helpings of the dessert I made. Seems chestnut flavor is her favorite.

Bri got mad again. Not sure if it’s because I hired a tutor. I’ve tried saying no, but it was no use. I just want to study hard and make them proud.

Bri slapped me. I was stunned by her deep resentment. I want to move out but I’m not of age yet.

some soothing soup for him and keep antacids

likes.

with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And

never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe

hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in

came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri… If

soured. Every line and entry were filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they

heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even offered

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girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization. Stepping aside to a quiet

donated most of her salary to this charity, directing the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the day

this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As their largest benefactor, the director has been

send this month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer the

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