The passage of time seemed to y favorites with Kaitlin, as she was bestowed the gift of motherhood while maintaining her grace and beauty.


    With tears welling up in her eyes, Noelle continued to stare at Kaitlin.


    Among her siblings, she was the spitting image of Kaitlin.


    She couldn’t suppress her excitement.


    She extended her hand as Kaitlin approached.


    However, Kaitlin didn’t even cast her a nce.


    She just strode past her and walked towards Mekhi.


    “Why have you told me toe here? I was resting upstairs.


    ”


    A tender and humble grin yed upon Mekhi’s lips as he responded, “Mom, Noelle’s back.


    She’s been yearning to meet you.


    ”


    “Noelle?” Kaitlin’s brows arched.


    “Which Noelle?”


    Noelle’s face became pale and she fixed her eyes on Kaitlin’s elegant back view.


    Seated across the table, Ryder looked cold and averted his gaze while Sally chuckled and gloated.


    Holding Kaitlin’s hand, Mekhi led her to where Noelle stood, just behind them.


    “Mom, this is Blythe, your daughter.


    Although she goes by Noelle now.


    ”


    Noelle’s gaze met Kaitlin’s, hoping to glimpse a flicker of surprise or perhaps even a shred of empathy.


    But she was met with an ocean of indifference.


    Kaitlin looked at her as nothing more than a stranger.


    Under that unyielding gaze, Noelle felt uneasy.


    She nervously nibbled at her lower lip, and called out hesitantly, “Mom…”


    Instantly, Kaitlin’s demeanor transformed.


    A warm smile graced her face as she nodded graciously.


    “Delighted to meet you.


    Feel free to settle in and heed Hilliard’s advice.


    ”


    Her words made Sally burst intoughter.


    However, she was stifled by Mekhi’s reproachful re.


    She coughed and tried to hold her Laughter in.


    Mekhi then changed the subject.


    “Now that we’re all present, shall we have lunch? The dishes won’t stay warm forever.


    ”


    Guiding Kaitlin to her seat, Mekhi demonstrated utmost reverence and personally selected portions for her from the spread.


    As Kaitlin began to eat, a chafed part of her wrist inadvertently got exposed.


    Everyone concentrated on their meals with bowed heads.


    But Noelle’s eyes quietly trained on Kaitlin.


    The sight of the bruise on Kaitlin’s wrist triggered a swell of uncertainty within her.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    At noon, it was time for lunch.


    Hilliard was still standing at Yangna’s gate.