Chapter 403
Maya couldn’t shake off the impending wave of panic. Was it truly her returning?
But that seemed impossible.
Maya vividly recalled taking care of her, ensuring she would never reappear.
Yet, the familiar piano melody revived Maya’s deep–seated fear.
Initially, it wasn’t Maya who was sought out by the Lane family; it was her old friend, Mimi.
Consumed by jealousy, Maya resorted to deception to assume Mimi’s identity, ensuring Mimi would never know the truth.
However, Dominic eventually uncovered the switch. Maya could only claim to have encountered a girl like Mimi at an orphanage in the past, unable to recall where that girl had gone.
In reality, that girl was at the same orphanage as Maya.
Maya’s scheming resulted in Mimi leaving the orphanage and being adopted, thus preventing Dominic from meeting his real sister.
Dominic eventually brought Maya back to the Lane family, where she pretended to have no memory of any clues.
Over time, Maya seemed to have forgotten her true identity, believing herself to be the Lane family’s real heiress.
Now, hearing this familiar melody again, Maya was shocked.
The piece was composed by Rowan to comfort the children at the orphanage, known only to them.
At the time, none of the other children could play the piano except for Mimi, the true heiress of the Lane. family.
Rowan had a special affection for Mimi, often praising her talent and hoping she would be adopted by a wealthy family.
Maya had always envied Mimi for being so obedient and favored by Rowan.
Maya, too, had dreams of being adopted by a wealthy family. However, with every opportunity that arose, Rowan would only recommend Mimi, leaving Maya feeling sidelined.
Driven by jealousy and resentment, Maya eventually assumed Mimi’s identity.
Maya later learned that Mimi’s adoptive family was not wealthy; they had adopted her because they were unable to have children of their own.
Over the years, Maya found great contentment in her newfound wealth.
At first, she fretted incessantly, haunted by the fear that one day the Lane family would uncover the truth -that she was an imposter–and cast her out.
As the years went by. Maya’s worries began to diminish, thinking that perhaps she would never be exposed during her lifetime.
Yet, as the familiar piece resonated once more, evoking her memories of every note, even down to the pauses, Maya was suddenly struck by a startling realization–it was her! Mimi had resurfaced!
Frantically. Maya dashed through the academic building, trembling with fear as she searched each room.
The mere thought of the real heiress being discovered filled her with dread; it would spell her downfall.
Determined to hold onto her status as the Lane family heiress at all costs, Maya pressed on.
Upstairs, in a classroom, Mia halted her playing and admitted, “My memory is hazy, but I can recall just
these few notes.”
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