Stephen had spent two years in hopes that he would move her one day, but other than giving him a child,
she never showed any love for him.
When Maisie had started growing up, and Marina’s health started deteriorating, he realized that she had
chosen to have a child because she knew that she wasn’t going to live for much longer.
This was her way of making up to him-such an absurd way. She had tricked him and made him fall head
over heels. He resented her even after her death!
She never said anything until her death.
All these years, his pain would worsen as Maisie grew up, resembling Marina more and more.
Although Stephen had brought Leila and Willow back and started focusing on Willow, he still cared about
Maisie. He just didn’t want to be reminded of Marina.
Maisie buried her face in her hands while seated on the couch. Her face was pale as paper.
All these years, she had been under the impression that her father cheated on their marriage. Since her
mother had been treating her so nicely, she couldn’t tell why her mother wasn’t happy.
She always thought that her mother fell sick because of her father’s infidelity and later on passed away
because of that.
But why… Why were they together when there wasn’t love?
She wasn’t supposed to be in a happy family. If Leila and Willow didn’t exist, if Marina hadn’t passed
away from her sickness, she would be able to live happily with the protection of both
parents.
Why was the family broken?
“Zee, even if one day you learn about the past, you shouldn’t resent your mother. She loved you dearly.”
Erwin’s words lingered in her mind, but she was spiraling down into a black hole. What she thought was
a happy family that was broken up was just an illusion.
Ryleigh brought Daisie and Waylon, who were nicely wrapped up, to a Michelin restaurant. She wanted
to treat them to a great meal before their schedule started filling up.
“Make sure you keep a low profile. You’re celebrities now.” Ryleigh was very nervous the entire time,
worrying that someone would recognize them.
The two kiddos wore cool sunglasses that covered almost half their faces.
“Don’t worry, we’ll just dine quietly.” Daisie was happily chowing down on what she wanted to have.
Waylon drank juice through a straw, but his eyes were suddenly fixed on a woman walking toward them
from the side.
Waylon’s eyes were filled with gloom when he recognized the woman.
Willow hadn’t been feeling great when she got to the Michelin restaurant, but it took a turn for the worse
when she saw the two rascals.
She could recognize them even if they were wearing those sunglasses. The two rascals were the reason
Nolan had kicked her out of the Goldmann mansion.
She was going to get her chance for revenge.
“These rascals. You’re going to cheapen this place by coming here.”
Ryleigh snapped her head around when she heard that voice.
Seeing Willow walk over, she stood up and said with a big smile, “Oh, the less-impressive child of the
Vanderbilts.”
That statement made Willow snap. “Who did you just call a less-impressive?” “Whoever replied would be
that person.” Ryleigh shrugged.
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