Letting an enemy escape would only put oneself at a disadvantage.
“We have plenty of supplements.”
Belinda said gently, “I know, but this is a token of my sincerity. We haven’t met for decades. Now that I’ve found you, we should keep in touch.
“I wanted to verify our relationship early on, but I didn’t have the time. Hence, I took the opportunity of attending Mr. York and Serenity’s wedding to spend some time verifying that you’re my niece,” Belinda spoke affectionately as she stared at Audrey.
Audrey, on the other hand, looked indifferent. She could not get excited about meeting an aunt she had not met in decades.
“It’s great that Serenity married into the York family.”
Belinda continued the conversation as Audrey was silent.
“Lisa can finally rest in peace. Her daughters are doing well now. We, as their elders, can rest assured too.”
When Belinda attended Zachary’s wedding, she tried to identify similarities between Serenity’s features and Tiara's. However, she realized Serenity did not look like Tiara. Instead, the maid of honor resembled Tiara more.
At that moment, she held on to the hope that Serenity was not Tiara’s descendant. Ultimately, she was disappointed after gathering information from multiple sources.
Her hope diminished.
Audrey was her niece. Therefore, Serenity and Liberty would naturally be Tiara’s bloodline.
“We haven’t met each other for years. Never mind that you aren’t emotional about us reuniting, but your attitude is also cold. Do you resent me?”
Belinda was upset. “It’s my fault. I didn’t take care of you and Lisa well enough back then and made you two go through so many hardships. Lisa even passed away young. My heart pains whenever I think of her. She used to be the apple of our eyes.”
Her eyes reddened as she spoke.
Audrey glared at Belinda sharply. She said in a mocking tone, “You don’t look like you’re visiting a relative. As such, I dare not be shameless just because of our reunion.”
The old woman did not look excited when she entered. Since her intentions were impure, Audrey would not treat the visit as a simple reunion.
Belinda could very well be the murderer of her family as well. Audrey could never treat her enemy courteously.
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