Chapter 2-2
He swore to make it all up to her and spare no expense in giving her the best of everything.
"Welchome, darling," Vivian murmured, linking arms with her daughter.
The main gates stood far from the mansion, necessitating a drive through the grounds. A magnificent fountain
marked the entrance, leading to expansive gardens where rare flowers from around the world created an ocean
of blooms-a scene straight from a fairy tale.
The staff lined the drive-butlers, guards, gardeners, chefs, and maids-bowing in perfect unison. "Welchome,
Miss Darling."
The mansion’s foyer dripped old money crystal chandeliers casting a brilliant glow, museum-worthy paintings
adorning the walls, priceless antiques casually displayed like vacation souvenirs, and luxurious rugs sprawling
across the floor. Every detail exuded the owner's prestige and wealth.
"| failed you, Danielle." Howard's voice rasped with pain. "I let them take you. | should have found you sooner,
protected you from such hardship."
"I managed fine," Danielle replied coolly, though a hint of warmth softened her tone.
Eighteen years of emotional isolation had left her rusty at human connection. Her adoptive parents had
drummed it into her head that she was abandoned, unwanted.
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crushed that hope.
Learning her real parents had searched relentlessly cracked something in her carefully constructed walls.
"Danielle, after losing you..." Howard chose his words carefully. "We adopted a girl who resembles you. We've
raised her for years now. Would you mind if she stays? As your younger sister?"
The couple gazed at Danielle with guilt- stricken expressions. Danielle’s face remained neutral. "Your choice."
Her parents exhaled in relief at her apparent acceptance.
"If you feel uncomfortable, I'll have her move out," Joseph said flatly. "You're the Darling heiress-no compromises
needed."
"Let her stay, Joseph," Danielle murmured, warming slightly at her brother's fierce protectiveness.
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