Chapter 568
Owen sighed and said. “Those who didn’t <b>know </b>better would think they were the real <b>family </b>here!”
When the door opened, a st of icy wind rushed <b>in</b>, and the warmth inside contrasted sharply. Matthew quickly stood up and draped a coat over Valerie, his cold eyes fixed on the instigator, while the Anderson family hastly shut the door. <b>Facing </b>Matthew’s gaze, Owen felt an unwarranted shiver of apprehension. He quickly reminded himself that they were at the Anderson home, and he had nothing to fear
“I rushed <b>back </b>overnight. The <b>journey </b>was so difficult with the <b>hectic </b>weather!” He said, tugging at Maliah. She then added, “Grandma, Happy New Year:
Olivia looked up at them and nodded. “It’s good that you’re back. Hurry up <b>and </b><b>have </b>your meal, then get some rest!”
Seeing Olivia’s indifferent expression, Owen’s heart sank. <b>As </b>he noticed that both Oliva and Chloe were focused on Valerie, be <b>couldn’t </b>help bur feel a sense of crisis. He thought. Is it because of Valerie that even I am being ignored now?
His wife was about to speak but was stopped by Owen. <b>Now </b>was not the time to confront them head–on, especially with Matthew present. He led them to change their clothes. When they came back down, he leaned against the railing on the second floor, <b>observing </b>the situation below,
“Alright, the window <b>decorations </b>are done. We’ll put them togetherter and write some banners, too!
“Come, our family’s banners are all hand–written. I used to teach Sarah how to write them when she was here. You can try it as well now that you’re here” Olivia said.
“Great” <b>Valerie </b>said wah imerest
At this moment, Olivia had someone bring out the festive paper and spread it. Valerie took the brush pen, and Matthew said<b>, </b>“Give it a try, it’s okay. Just write neatly and <b>aim </b>for good luck!“.
Olivia smiled, “Yes<b>, </b><b>it’s </b><b>all </b>about bringing good luck.”
Valerie thought momentarily and then dipped a brush pen into the ink, lowering her head and bending slightly. The sight of her profile took Owen aback. The resemnce struck him as familiar; he stared for a long time before looking up <b>at </b>the family portrait hanging on the wall, his fists clenched in surprise.
He thought. She looks exactly like Chloe when she was <b>young</b>! Especially now, standing next to Chloe, they are like two peas in a pod Owen was momentarily stunned
Once the banners were finished, Olivia raised her eyebrows, <b>having </b>it written with elegant strokes. Valerie promptly pped her hands in appreciation. “Mrs. Anderson’s penmanship is truly <b>sharp </b>and effortless. What I’ve written looks like something a grade–schooler would do inparison.”
Olivia nced <b>at </b>Valerie’s writing. It was neat, indicating that Valerie had some foundational <b>skills</b>. Very well written, Valerie. Did you practice it when you were younger? It looks like you have some foundational skills!”
After saying that, Olivia immediately realized her mistake and thought, Valerie <b>must </b>have had such a hard childhood. How <b>could </b>she have had time to practice this! She could barely <b>have </b>enough to cat?
Valerie shook her head. “I don’t remember much. I was seriously ill when I was little, so I don’t recall much from <b>that </b>time” However, after Valerie started school, she became pretty devoted to practicing writing. She always felt it mighte in handy someday, and it helped her to calm down and stayposed, which was helpful for not being too impulsive.
Olivia thought about it and nodded. Seeing Valerie more and more favorably, she turned and handed her a gift bag. “Here, New Year’s gift for you. This year, it’s just the two of youing over. Next year, with the three of you, <b>I’ll </b>give <b>you </b><b>a </b><b>big </b>gift bag!”
Valerie immediately brightened up “Thank you, Mrs. Anderson! Don’t worry, I’ll bring the baby next year, and we’lle over then?”
At this moment, Chloe looked downeast, Valerie noticed and reached out to her<b>, </b>asking. “Are you feeling tired?”
Chloe nodded. “I want to sleep now. Sarah, please don’t leave me. Chloe immediately liked her, and now that her long–lost daughter had returned. she couldn’t bear to let her go.
Valerie patted her hand and said, “Alright, I stay with you while you sleep<b>.”</b>
The servant then led them to Chloe’s room Valerie stayed by her side until she had coaxed her to sleep beforeing out. Seeing that Chloe was asleep, Olivia, fearing she might wake up and contine clinging to Valerie, quickly instructed Leon, “Hurry and take her back to the hospital. It would be unbearable if she started crying and making a fuss. The sanatorium is the most suitable ce for her
Iron immediately contacted the hospital to send a car over. Upon hearing this, Valerie felt reluctant and salt “Mrs. Anderson, can I revisit her in the future! I think sering me might improve her condition and aid in her recovery.”
<b>Olivia </b>readily agreed, “Good child, I appreciate your kindness, but you <b>must </b>first care for your h
r your health. She has been through <b>a </b>lot of stress, and even
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if she seems better for now<b>, </b><b>a </b>rpse could be severe. Marthew, you must stay by her side”
“I understand, I will, Matthew replied:
Owen felt increasingly uneasy as he witnessed everything unfold, a <b>strong </b>sense of crisis overwhelming him.
“Dad, what are you looking at?” Maliah asked Owen suddenly thought of something <b>and </b>turned to remove the hairpin from Maliah’s head.
Maliah was stimmed. Dad, what are you doing? A famous diamond jeweler designed it, worth 20 thousand dors! Give it back to me!”
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