Chapter 4
Four years later.
In the backyard of Haven House, I was watering the garden with my daughter, Yvonne Sullivan.
I wore a thin, long–sleeved shirt for sun protection. The crystal bracelet on my wrist gleamed faintly beneath the sleeve. Over the years, my wrist had filled out slightly, and the bracelet had tightened, making it impossible to
remove.
I thought to myself that since I’d never have to face Raymond or Liora again, I didn’t mind.
My son, Cedric Sullivan, was being mischievous, chasing the cats and scattering them all over the place.
I warned him, “Cedric, we have guests coming to inspect the charity home today. Don’t go out to the front yard, okay?”
“Got it!” Cedric scooped up a kitten with one hand and went outside, playing with it.
Suddenly, there was a clatter of hurried footsteps outside.
I set down what I was doing and peeked toward the door.
I saw my aunt, Tania Sullivan, and the director of Haven House walking with an elderly lady whose silver hair gleamed and whose cheeks glowed rosy red.
Behind them was a large group of people.
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It was Raymond, his mother Evelyn Merrick, and Liora!
Raymond wore a dark gray suit over a black shirt, exuding a cold, almost ascetic aura. His sculpted face was perfectly elegant and noble as if born
that way.
Leading the group of high–society ladies was none other than Raymond’s grandmother, Regina Merrick.
I was utterly flustered and didn’t know what to do.
Cedric gently set down the kitten and shyly bowed to the group, greeting them with a childish voice. “Hello, everyone. I’m Cedric.”
Regina studied Cedric carefully, then said softly, “This child looks just like Raymond did when he was young.”
Evelyn and Liora both gathered around.
They looked at Cedric, then turned to glance at Raymond.
Raymond raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression unreadable.
He walked over to Cedric, crouched down, and looked him in the eye.
Evelyn exclaimed, “Really, those eyebrows and that face shape are exactly the same as Raymond’s when he was a child.”
Regina sighed regretfully, “Such an adorable and smart child, and yet he’s an orphan?”
Tania quickly explained, “No, this child is just staying at our home temporarily with his mother.”
Raymond was the first to speak to Cedric. “Hey kid, where’s your mom?”
