Trent added, “Yeah, only Dad’s words matter. Don’t worry about the others.”
They both tried to reassure Hannah, while Winston stayed quiet.
Trent noticed Hannah’s uninterested expression and quickly said, “You know, it’s fine if you don’t accept the Compton family.”
Unaware of it, Keith continued to encourage Hannah, “Actually, returning to the Compton family could not be a bad idea. Being closer to the Compton family increases your chances of uncovering the truth from that year.”
“The truth about that year?”
Hannah shook her head and said, “But what good will knowing the truth do for me? Can I change the fact that my mother passed away?
I’ve made up my mind. I’m leaving now.”
Just then, Winston stepped up and said, “Miss Moore, the boss really hopes you’ll reconsider. The Compton family is ready to offer you your mother’s belongings if you decide to join our family.”
Hannah’s expression turned serious. “My mother’s belongings?”
“Yes, your mother left some items. Our boss has kept them safe. If you’d like, you can come with me to see them.”
The mention of her mother’s belongings changed Hannah’s mind.
After a brief pause, she replied, “Show me my mother’s belongings first.”
“Alright.” Winston turned to the two men beside him and said, “Gentlemen, please come with us.”
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Trent and Keith exchanged a look and followed.
They strolled through the manor for about ten minutes before reaching an old building on the property.
“Only the boss can enter here,” Winston explained. “It’s because he keeps your mother’s belongings here.” He then opened the door.
Inviting h
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er in with a gesture. “Miss Moore, please come this way.”
Keith, taking in his surroundings, remarked with a sigh, “After all these years with the Compton family, it’s our first visit here.”
Winston led them into the living room. “There are some old videos here. The boss would like you to watch them closely, Miss Moore.”
They played videos from years past in the living room.
One showed a woman smiling sweetly, her face remarkably resembling Hannah’s.
Beside her stood a young Wallace, tall and captivating.
He was completely absorbed by the woman’s smile in the footage.
The videos portrayed joyful moments. The final one was recorded by Hannah’s mother herself.