Chapter 703


    Vivienne left the Brooks household and immediately dialed Cecilia to let her know that she was taking Isolde out for some fun.


    By the time she arrived, Isolde was already waiting eagerly at the doorstep.


    "Vivienne, I''ve missed you so much!" Isolde beamed with joy.


    Warmed by the affectionate yearnings of both Isolde and Thaddeus, Vivienne took their hands and set off on their little


    adventure.


    Amelia''s home was situated in the suburbs, a good distance away.


    Vivienne navigated using the address Cordelia had given her, only to discover upon arrival that it was a run-down neighborhood.


    Amelia lived in a storage room at the bottom of the apartmentplex. Cordelia had mentioned that due to their inability to pay


    rent, they had no choice but to settle fora damp and affordable storage space.


    Knocking on the door, it swung open quickly, revealing a woman in her thirties, looking worn and tired. Her clothing, washed


    countless times, had taken on a yellowish hue.


    Vivienne froze at the sight of her. It was her!


    Years ago, in Havenwood, her mother, under a concealed identity, was expelled from their home by Beatrice on a rainy day. With


    no transportation nearby and no shelter from the rain, a kind woman pulled up in her car, offering them help when they needed it


    the most.


    At the time, Vivienne was unaware that with her mother''s abilities, a simple phone call could have resolved their predicament, but


    her mother couldn''t risk exposure by contacting anyone. Thus, the woman''s assistance was a godsend.


    Once in the woman''s car, they learned she was a tourist caught in the Havenwood downpour. Dressed elegantly and possessing


    a generous heart, she booked them a hotel room and ordered them meals.


    When the rain ceased the following day, the woman left them five hundred dors, exining she wouldn''t be in Havenwood for


    long and, unlikely to help them again, wished them well for the future.


    That sum may have been trivial to the woman then, but to Vivienne and her mother, Karen, it was a lifeline.


    Karen insisted that if Vivienne ever had the chance to repay the woman''s kindness, she should do so twofold.


    This memory had stayed with Vivienne. After reuniting with Karen, they discussed the incident. Vivienne questioned why, with her


    mother''s capabilities, they had to struggle for money, even in hiding.


    Karen exined that while she could''ve easily earned money, doing so would''ve drawn the attention of GTO and Vanguard


    Agency. Using her abilities might have led to their capture, and while Karen herself wasn''t afraid, her primary concern was


    protecting Vivienne.


    "Thaddeus, Isolde, what brings you here?" Kaitlyn was surprised to see Thaddeus and Isolde.


    Cordelia hadn''t informed her that Vivienne would be taking Amelia out, so she was unaware of their ns.


    "Mrs. Littleton, we''vee to y with Amelia,” Isolde said politely.


    Kaitlyn smiled warmly. "Thank you foring."


    Then, turning to Vivienne, she asked curiously, "And who might you be?"


    Thaddeus, gripping Vivienne''s hand, excitedly introduced her. "This is my sister! She''s taking us out today. Mrs. Littleton, my


    sister is really nice; she won''t let us get lost."


    "Your sister?" Kaitlyn looked puzzled. She had only met Thaddeus''s mother before and not his sister.


    "Yep, yep, my sister is super pretty," Thaddeus gushed unabashedly.


    Kaitlyn couldn''t help butugh. Then she addressed Vivienne, "Well then, | hope you don''t mind taking Amelia along."


    Under normal circumstances, she didn''t like to impose on others. But today, she felt unwell, weak to the point of being unable to


    stand and care for Amelia.


    Vivienne was brought back to reality by Kaitlyn''s words. She eyed Kaitlyn, lips pursed, then said softly, "Don''t you recognize


    me?"


    Kaitlyn looked taken aback. "I''m sorry, who are you?"


    She truly didn''t have any recollection.


    "Twelve years ago, in Havenwood, you helped a mother and daughter, giving them five hundred dors," Vivienne reminded her.


    Kaitlyn stood still, took a moment to remember, and then her face lit up with recognition. "Oh, it''s you! You''ve grown so much; |


    didn''t recognize you at all!"


    Vivienne''s gaze drifted past Kaitlyn into the room behind her, her expression turning somber. "May |e in?"


    Kaitlyn''s expression faltered. "It''s quite a mess inside... I''m afraid..."


    Before she could finish, Vivienne stepped inside, only to stop dead in her tracks.


    This was no ce for anyone to live.


    It was a single room with three beds thrown together and clutter everywhere. Two elderly people were cooking on a makeshift


    stove in the corner while a many in a bed further in.


    Upon seeing Vivienne enter, everyone paused, then turned to Kaitlyn with questioning looks. "Kaitlyn, who is this?"


    Kaitlyn had wanted to stop Vivienne, but failing to do so, she quickly exined, "Mom, Dad, she''s a friend | knew from before."


    Afterward, Kaitlyn, somewhat awkwardly, said to Vivienne, "Ms. Hawthorn, I''m sorry, but we really don''t have anywhere to sit..."


    Vivienne pressed her lips together, her fingers tightening at her side. After a moment, she managed a smile. "I''m fine standing,


    Kaitlyn. Don''t worry about it."


    Seeing that Vivienne didn''t seem put


    off, Kaitlyn let out a sigh of r ief then


    pointed t the twosehidrs and


    intddedced them to Vivienne, "These


    are my inws, Sadie and Julian."


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    The elderly couple quickly extended their hands but stopped midway as if realizing something. They withdrew their hands and


    greeted her with warm smiles, "Hello there!"


    Vivienne reached out, shaking their hands firmly. "Nice to meet you."


    Witnessing this exchange, a nerve seemed to twinge in Kaitlyn''s heart, and tears streamed down her face unexpectedly.


    Spotting her mother''s tears, Amelia rushed to her side with concern. "Mom, why are you crying?"


    Kaitlyn wiped her tears away, forcing a smile. "It''s nothing, honey. Mommy is just..."


    She was just overwhelmed.


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    The Hawthorn family had gained some prominence in Rivenwood, and Vivienne''s outfit was clearly expensive. Kaitlyn hadn''t


    expected her to show no disdain for them whatsoever.


    Drying her eyes, Kaitlyn next pointed to a younger man and said to Vivienne, "This is my husband, Tyler."


    The man was wheelchair-bound, unable to stand, bracing himself with his hands as he tried to shift forward slightly in greeting.


    Vivienne approached him and extended her hand. "Pleased to meet you!"


    Tyler paused for a few seconds, then carefully reached out his hand. "And you too."


    After the greetings, Vivienne turned


    to Kaitlyn and said, "Years ago, you


    gave us five hundr: drsauneh


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    She paused for a moment before adding with a slight grin, "But now, | don''t want to pay you back anymore!"