Chapter 422
Chapter 422:
That kind of support, however, was not what Liliana truly desired.
Quick to adjust, Liliana masked her thoughts behind a sweet denial, her gaze flickering with quiet calculation. “Mom, that’s not it. I came back because I was worried about your health. I only wanted to be here to take care of you p>
“That’s sweet of you. You’re a good girl,” Natalie replied gently. A small nod followed, as Natalie chose to accept her words at face value.
A soft smile curved Liliana’s lips before she lowered her gaze modestly. “There’s something else I wanted to share in person. I’m planning to get engaged p>
In reality, she was using this moment to test the waters.
Within families of wealth, a child’s engagement often marked their entry into adulthood and came with lavish gifts, sometimes even shares in the family business.
Natalie understood this quiet tradition all too well. After a brief pause, she smiled and said, “That’s lovely news. Your father and I have already picked out some gifts for the occasion. But p>
Her mind was focused on making things right with Helena, though she didn’t want to push Liliana aside, either.
After a moment of quiet reflection, Natalie continued, “But Helena only recently returned to the family. Your father and I feel we must devote ourselves to making p>
“Things are fighting for her. We likely won’t have the time or energy to personally organize your engagement party p>
If they wouldn’t even assist with the celebration, then it was clear that any hope of receiving a stake in the business was already gone.
Liliana picked up on the message immediately. The powerful Harrison Group had nothing to do with her anymore.
Though she bit down on her frustration deep inside, she kept her expression bright. “Your health is what matters most, Mom. Even if you tried to plan it all yourself, I wouldn’t let you wear yourself out p>
Following her tender words, she gently pressed the pills into Natalie’s hand with a look of concern. “Don’t worry about anything else. Just take your medicine and focus on healing p>
Helena’s curiosity was instantly stirred the moment she saw Leonino’s video message pop up on her screen. Right as she was about to hit play, Albert spoke up, watching her with concern.
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“Is Alden doing any better p>
She paused and gently set her phone aside. “The surgery went well. Whether he’s out of the woods or not depends on how he recovers p>
Relief washed over Albert’s face, and he let out a soft exhale. “That’s a good sign, at least. I know it’s too soon to celebrate, but still… it’s something p>
With a small nod, Helena offered him a grateful smile. The heavy weight she’d been carrying finally lifted, and for the first time in days, her face looked free of that tired sadness. Color had returned to her cheeks, faint but unmistakable, softening the drawn lines of worry she’d worn for so long.
Albert noticed the change and studied her in silence. Then, the pieces fell into place.