Chapter 566


    Valerie tucked the gifts into her bag, feeling a pang of emotion. Atst, she had a family of her own.


    At that moment, Sophia nudged Nn to get up. "It''s gettingte, and we''ve had a bit to drink. You two can handle ringing in the New Year yourselves. We are heading to bed. It''s good to have one worry off our minds finally!"


    Matthew quickly stood up and helped them, saying, "Grandpa, Grandma, you''ve worked hard. Please go rest now; I''ll take care of everything."


    After escorting them to their room, Valerie watched the servants clean the dining area. The house returned to its quiet state, contrasting with the lively scenes outside. She couldn''t help but furrow her brow, feeling a bit down.


    Noticing her change in mood, Matthew asked, "Is something on your mind?"


    Valerie pouted and said, "With so many lights on everywhere, I can''t help but wonder how Mrs. Anderson is doing. It''s New Year-should we visit her? I''m worried it might disturb her."This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Matthew took her hand and said, "If you''re worried, let''s check on her directly. We have the car, so we can return in time to ring in the New Year." With that, he led Valerie to the car and drove over.


    Upon arriving at the Anderson family home, the surroundings were quiet and empty. Leon was surprised to see Matthew and Valerie and asked, "Mr. Grant, what brings you here?"


    "We came to check on Mrs. Anderson. Is there no one at home?"


    Leon shook his head and said, "Mr. Owen didn''te over today."


    Valerie''s face darkened instantly at the thought of Olivia spending New Year''s alone. The two exchanged nces, relieved they hade over. Otherwise, Olivia would have been quite lonely at home. Valerie thought, ''Whether Mr. Owen was genuinely busy or not, it was uneptable for him to leave her alone. Unless he did it on purpose.''


    Leon showed them inside and led them upstairs. Upon reaching the second floor, they saw Olivia with another person-slim and beautiful but with a vacant, dazed look. She sat beside Olivia on the balcony, gazing off into the distance. Despite being New Year, the atmosphere around the two was filled with such loneliness and coldness that it was almost tearful.


    Leon hesitated, and Matthew quietly exined, "She''s Sarah''s mother. When Sarah went missing, she was deeply affected and has been mentally unstable since then."


    At that moment, Chloe, still in a daze, asked Olivia, "Mom, where is Sarah? You said she was foundst time, so why isn''t she here?" Olivia''s eyes shed with a hint of disappointment. "We made a mistake. That child wasn''t Sarah. I was too hasty and didn''t exin it clearly to you." Chloe, however, didn''t listen. "You said you found Sarah. I want to see her. I want to see my daughter; you had promised me!" She became agitated, urgently shaking Olivia by the shoulders.


    Fearing that Chloe might hurt Olivia, Valerie quickly called out from the doorway, "Mom, I''m back!"


    Chloe froze, her eyes wide with


    disbelief as she saw Valerie standing in the doorway. Her face, quickly transformed into a joyful smile as she rushed toward Valerie. "My child, my Sarah, you''ve finally returned to see your mother!"


    Olivia turned around in shock and quickly eximed, "Hurry, don''t let her hurt Valerie!"


    Leon was about to step forward, but Valerie quickly waved him off. Seeing Chole''s tragic state, she reassured him, "It''s alright."


    Feeling the warmth and affection in Chloe''s eyes, Valerie took a deep breath and reached out, gently taking Chloe''s hand. She then said earnestly, "Mom, I''m back."