Knowing that Lucinda was on her way to the ind, Graham swiftly departed from Peace Mountain with Violeta, making their way towards the ind.


    Arriving at the seaside just in time, they caught sight of Lucinda preparing to depart for the ind.


    “Lucinda!”


    Violeta’s voice drew Lucinda’s attention, and she turned to see her and Graham approaching.


    “Violeta, what brings you here?”


    “Graham’s concern for you brought us here to check on you.


    ”


    Lucinda shifted her gaze to Graham.


    Graham and Lucinda shared a lingering gaze before she averted her eyes.


    “Well, since you’re here, let’s go together to the ind,” Lucinda offered.


    Sonny stayed behind, coordinating his men to secure the seaside as nned, prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.


    With Violeta and Graham apanying her, Lucinda set sail for the ind.


    On the ind, Danilo and N awaited them at the entrance of a luxurious vi, appearing as if they were on a leisurely vacation.


    Their bodyguards stood behi


    d them, exuding an air of authority, almost as if they were there for amusement.


    Upon noticing Violeta and Graham’s presence, N’s face lit up with a bright smile.


    “Ah, my dear brother and sister-inw have joined us.


    Your deep affection for Lucinda is palpable.


    Although she’s here to take me away, I can sense your concern for her well-being.


    ”


    Violeta’s demeanor turned icy and solemn.


    “I am not your sister-inw.


    My only sister-inw is Lucinda.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    ”


    Graham discreetly pinched Violeta’s wrist, urging her to refrain from provoking N.


    Maintaining a distance between them, they exchanged looks.


    N’s once lovely visage contorted upon hearing Violeta’s words.


    Perplexed, N questioned, “Why must it be this way? Despite being an illegitimate child, I share the Simmons bloodline.


    Why can’t I receive the love I crave? I’ve always had to rely on myself, while Lucinda basks in the affection of everyone.


    ”


    Tears brimmed in her beautiful eyes, her sadness palpable as she eximed, “Why? ALL I yearn for is the warmth of family.


    Why must everyone corner me like this?”


    Danilo’s heart brimmed with empathy as he gently wrapped his arms around N’s waist, guiding her to settle on hisp.


    “N, my sympathy for you runs deep.


    I promise to stand by your side, always.


    ”


    In the presence of Lucinda, Violeta, and Graham, N tenderly enveloped Danilo’s neck with her arms, seeking sce and reassurance in his embrace.


    A 21-year-old soughtfort in the arms of Danilo, a man twice her age.


    Violeta and Graham furrowed their brows in unison, their expressions reflecting disapproval at the scene unfolding before them.


    Confronted with N’s usation, Lucinda responded in aposed tone, “Well, you had iting.


    You harbored nefarious intentions, attempting to undermine me and usurp my position within the Simmons family.


    Your actions have caused considerable harm, and you should have foreseen the day when your family would turn away from you.


    Even though some memories evade me, had you approached me with kindness, perhaps our rtionship wouldn’t have soured to this extent.


    I’ve always been open-hearted, treating legitimate and illegitimate children with the same kindness.


    Had you not sought to harm me incessantly, I would’ve weed you as a sister.


    You have no one to me but yourself.


    ”