Chapter 6

A faint warmth flickered in my indifferent eyes. Mrs. Davies was the first person to show me kindness after I was found by the Davies family.

She seemed intent on making up for two decades of missed time, indulging my every whim, even going so far as to kick Serena out of the house.

Her intense maternal love had gradually healed my broken heart.

"It's all my fault, I didn't take good care of Iris."

Julian quickly admitted his mistake, his eyes glued to me, overflowing with love.

"It's just that I haven't had much appetite, it has nothing to do with him. Mom, let's go inside!"

I said lightly, linking my arm with Mrs. Davies's as we walked in.

But I didn't expect to see someone who shouldn't have been there in the living room—Serena.

I froze, my hands and feet turning cold.

Hadn't Serena been ordered never to return to the Davies estate?

Why was she here?

"Is this where you should be? Get out!"

Before I could speak, my brother, Lucas, sharply rebuked her, glaring at Serena with disgust.

Serena stood up, flustered, her expression deeply upset. She bit her lip, bowed to me,

Whispered "I'm sorry," then scurried off towards the maid's quarters.

"Mr. Davies, why is she here?"

Julian put an arm around me, coldly questioning Mr. Davies, looking as if he was defending me.

"The Davies family needs to arrange a marriage, so we brought that wretch back."

"After all, we raised her for so long, she should be put to good use."

Mr. Davies spoke nonchalantly, his tone describing Serena as mere merchandise.

He smiled kindly at me:

"Don't worry, my dear daughter."

"The arranged marriage is with a fifty-year-old man. She won't have an easy time of it, which will serve as atonement for you."

"Whatever you arrange, Dad."

I rubbed my head wearily, speaking obediently.

At this moment, I didn't want to delve into whether what they were saying was true or false.

I only had four days left and just wanted to spend them warmly and happily.

Even if it was all a pretense!

But it was as if I was abandoned by fate, as if heaven had never treated me kindly.

After dinner, Julian and I slept in the same room.

Sleeping next to him, I felt incredibly uneasy, every cell in my body resisting.

I feigned sleep until Julian was deeply asleep, then quietly rose, walking barefoot and silently out.

Planning to get a glass of warm water, I reached the stairwell and heard Mrs. Davies sobbing:

"When will these days end?"

"Just thinking of my precious Serena living like a rat, unable to show her face,"

"It breaks my heart."

"Don't cry. Once Serena has the baby, perhaps for the child's sake, the two sisters' relationship can mend."

Mr. Davies whispered.

"She's too stubborn. Serena has apologized, but she's still relentlessly seeking revenge, it's too much!"

My brother Lucas complained.

Listening to the three of them criticize and blame me, I quietly retreated to the room.

Lying back in bed, I stared at the dark ceiling, unable to sleep for a long time.

It turned out they still loved Serena the most.

They even resented that I insisted on holding Serena accountable, causing me to live far away for so many years.

But all my suffering originated from her. Shouldn't I resent and seek revenge?

Sleepless night.

The next morning, Julian looked at my haggard face, worriedly stroking my head:

"Why are you so drawn? Iris, let's get a full physical today."

"I'm fine, just insomnia, an old habit."

I subtly dodged his touch, stood up, and went downstairs for breakfast.

The three Davies family members were already waiting at the dining table.

Mrs. Davies looked at the dark circles under my eyes with concern and told the maid to get a cup of hot milk:

"Didn't sleep well last night? Go catch up on some sleep later."