The sea breeze blew through Lilian's hair, and she took the opportunity to wipe away the tears from the corner of her eyes.
One year ago, she had passed out after witnessing Jenna as she fell off a cliff into the fast-flowing river down below.
She deserved to be called a big shot as the first thing she did after waking up was rush to the hospital. She made a prompt decision and ordered for someone to prepare the helicopter to fly Sara over to Europe for treatment.
During the past year, she came up with all sorts of ways to hide Jenna's death from Sara.
Social media was so advanced those days. It was impossible to hide the truth from her if they continued living in the country.
Lilian wasn't sure how much longer she was able to hide the truth from Sara, but one thing she knew for sure was that Sara would be devastated when she learnt the truth about Jenna's death.
However, her body was in no condition to bear such an emotional pain.
This was too miserable!
During the past year, Lilian had endured a great amount of pain. She would always cry herself to sleep thinking about Jenna.
However, she could not show it in front of Sara. She was afraid of being seen through by her, so she tried her best to put on a smile.
But the problem was, how long was this going to last?
Sara was silent for a while and deliberately avoided Lilian's question. She said, "Madam Lilian, if I'm not mistaken, Jenna is due soon. Do you think she'll be having a boy or girl? I hope she brings her baby over soon."
Lilian's heart ached when she heard her daughter's words. It took everything to hold back her tears.
"Sara, Jenna's still in confinement. She has just given birth and her body is weak. That's why she can't come to visit you. Didn't she tell you that she'd come to visit you once you've recovered?" Lilian said as she looked into the distance with watery eyes. Although her voice was calm, she could not hide her grief.
Sara was a little stunned. Her eyes lit up as she said, "I'm a grandmother again. So, did Jenna give birth to a baby boy or girl?"
"It's a girl," Lilian replied as pushed Sara's wheelchair with both hands and slowly walked forward. Her voice came out as a soft whisper against the wind. She wondered when this was torture going to end. She knew that she would not be able to hide the truth from her any longer.
One day, the truth would come to light.
When the day came, what was she to do?
She closed her eyes.
"A girl? That's great. Girls are caring. Jenna is very caring. She is my pride and joy." Sara's face was flushed. She was extremely excited.
"You're right, girls are much more caring." Lilian murmured, "Sara, when are you going to take care of me? When are you going to address me as 'Mom'?"
Lilian asked expectantly. Sara could hear the anticipation in her voice. Her face was dull and her expression was blank. She did not know what to think.
In the past year, Lilian had personally taken care of her until she was fully recovered. She even kept her out of danger.
She was able to see Lilian's sincerity.
Lilian also chose the right time to reveal her identity slowly. She did her best to make her accept her.
If she was unhappy, then she would not force her to accept her as her mother.
In the past year, Lilian had taken care of her very meticulously. Lilian would try her best to give her whatever she wanted. She wanted to make up for the pain of not growing up with a mother.
She granted whatever she asked for.
Sara could sense her motherly love for her.
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