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With trembling hands, he passed the report to our mother. 

The pills were identical to what Amber had been giving her for years, and the analysis results stated: Even small doses can cause mental disorders and symptoms like headaches; large doses lead to total paralysis and complete loss of physical function. 

My mother’s outstretched hand turned into a hard slap across Amber’s face. 

“All these years, I’ve given you my entire heart, and how have you repaid me? You’ve been trying to kill me!” My mother finally understood why her health had deteriorated despite treatment. Amber had been poisoning her daily. 

Seeing her scheme exposed, Amber dropped all pretense: 

“You claim you care for me, but why won’t you give me all the Parker assets? Why must you split them between me and this idiot Ethan? Isn’t it just because you favor sons over daughters?” “Think about it-you’re so stupid that you raised your husband’s illegitimate daughter as your own, while beating your real daughter deaf in one ear and abandoning her in the countryside. What good could possibly come from a son born to a woman as pig-headed as you? If he gets half the family fortune, he’ll squander it all!” 

My mother felt her heart shattering. 

Yet Amber recklessly continued her rant: 

“Let me tell you, Dad has already secretly transferred most of the Parker assets over the past few years! If you let me go, I might convince him to spare you some money for your retirement. But if you dare do anything to me, I’ll have him kill you both!” 

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Ethan couldn’t take it anymore. He kicked Amber to the ground while my mother urgently contacted lawyers to assess the remaining assets. 

But it was already too late. 

Robert had transferred most of the assets without my mother’s knowledge. 

The Parker Corporation, already suffering from the recent scandal, was now drowning in debt. All 

that remained in my mother’s possession was a mountain of liabilities. 

Upon learning the truth, my mother coughed up blood and fainted. 

Before losing consciousness, she clutched Ethan’s hand tightly, repeating a single name: 

“Violet, Violet…” 

Meanwhile, I had just received an invitation from Master Montgomery. 

I had thought after the recent incident, Master Montgomery might never want to take on a student again. To my surprise, he was still willing to invite me. 

Olivia was beyond excited: 

“This is an opportunity to study abroad with a master! Violet, you already have natural talent in painting. If you continue studying under him, your future will be limitless!” 

I felt both happy and hesitant. 

Of course I cherished this opportunity. 

But once I went abroad with Master Montgomery, I wouldn’t be able to return for at least five years. 

I couldn’t help glancing at Alexander, who had remained silent. 

Though I had already made up my mind, I still felt reluctant to leave. 

As if sensing my gaze, Alexander looked back at me, his expression full of tenderness: 

“If you want to go, follow your heart. I will always support you.” 

I smiled, about to say something when Alexander’s phone rang. After answering, he handed it to me. I took the phone and heard Ethan’s voice: 

“Violet, Mother is dying. Her last wish is to see you one more time. Could you come?” 

I decided to go. 

In the hospital room, my mother looked haggard, too weak even to speak. 

But the moment she saw me, a light rekindled in her eyes, her lips silently forming my name: “Violet, Violet…” 

I no longer had any expectations of my mother, and thus no real family feelings remained. Looking at her now, I felt only pity. 

Perhaps finally seeing the person she’d been asking for gave her strength. She shakily extended her hand toward me: 

“Violet, would you let Mother touch your hair one more time?” 

During her unconscious state, she had repeatedly dreamed of holding me in the sunshine, gently stroking my soft hair. 

Back then, my eyes had sparkled, and I’d always smiled happily when looking at her. 

But now, I just calmly watched her, not taking a single step closer. 

In that moment, she knew with painful clarity that she had forever lost the daughter who had loved 

her most. 

Two streams of tears flowed from the corners of her eyes, but there was no one to wipe them away. I only stayed in the hospital room for a few minutes before leaving. 

When I came out, Ethan was waiting at the door, looking at me anxiously: 

“Vi, I’ve sent Amber to prison, and Robert will be arrested soon. Can you forgive me for everything that happened before? I-” 

“No need.” 

I cut off his unfinished words. “I hope this is the last time we meet.” 

With that, I walked away from the hospital without looking back. 

On the day I left with Master Montgomery, Olivia and Alexander came to see me off. 

Olivia hugged me for a long time, reluctant to let go, while stuffing my luggage with a pile of “essentials”: 

“Violet, you absolutely must take care of yourself abroad.” 

“If you run into any trouble, call me immediately. No matter how far, I’ll come to you.” 

“And remember, you’re so beautiful and gentle-make sure you don’t get tricked by those charming foreign boys. You need to learn to protect yourself, understand?” 

I found her concerns amusing but promised to heed all her advice. 

My phone kept buzzing with messages from Ethan: 

“Violet, I’ve cleaned up your room at home. When are you coming back?” 

“Mother passed away yesterday. In this world, you’re my only family now.” 

“Violet, I miss you so much.” 

Olivia glanced at the messages and snorted: 

“The Parkers are bankrupt, and that bastard Ethan still wants you to go back. What, so you can share his debts? He’s dreaming!” 

When it came to Alexander’s turn to say goodbye, he was unusually silent. 

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I didn’t know what to say, and while I was hesitating, something was suddenly slipped onto my wrist. Olivia exclaimed dramatically: 

“Wow, Alex! When did you take out the family heirloom? You didn’t even ask before putting it on Violet’s wrist-you’re so scheming!” 

ly then did I notice the translucent jade bracelet on my wrist. 

I was about to take it off when Alexander gently stopped me. 

His dark, captivating eyes looked at me with rare nervousness: 

“Unless you don’t want it, please don’t give it back, okay?” Olivia tried to speak, but Alexander covered her mouth. 

Looking at this tall, handsome man, I suddenly couldn’t help myself. I stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and planted a kiss on his cheek. 

“That’s my gift in return.” 

After saying this, I felt my face burning so hot it might explode. 

Before I could react, Alexander’s face broke into an unconscious smile. 

Before I could step back, he pulled me into his embrace. 

Warm sunlight streamed through the airport’s glass windows. 

Our hearts seemed to beat in perfect synchronization. 

The airport announcement interrupted the moment. I reluctantly pulled away from Alexander, waved to them both, and turned toward the boarding gate. 

As I left, I vaguely sensed someone’s gaze following me. 

But it didn’t matter anymore. 

I was about to embark on my new life! 

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