Chapter 14
Knox disappeared from the hospital.
Skylar was delighted for quite some time.
Although Julian’s gaze wasn’t as doting as before, so complex she couldn’t understand it.
But Skylar couldn’t care less about that now.
For her, the Winters family was merely a stepping stone.
Two estates worth a mere 1.6 billion had severely weakened the Winters family.
Such family wealth probably wouldn’t even register among the truly wealthy.
Now she needed to firmly attach herself to Lord Kingston’s side to truly achieve a leap in social status.
Actually, Skylar was afraid too. Rumor had it that Lord Kingston was a ruthless, gloomy figure who made decisive kills. His mood was unpredictable, and those who offended him typically disappeared within three days.
Living with such a person for a lifetime would undoubtedly create enormous psychological pressure.
But what happened next quickly dispelled her concerns.
More and more gifts arrived from the Kingston family.
There were jewels from top luxury brands.
And enough designer handbags to fill an entire cabinet.
Skylar hugged these treasures while acting coquettishly with Julian.
But Julian’s expression didn’t look particularly happy.
“What’s with you? Why so gloomy? Your sister is so happy, yet you’ve had a long face for days.” Julian heard her but didn’t reply.
The Winters parents rushed back from their business trip to attend Skylar’s wedding.
Seeing Julian’s expression, they were somewhat surprised.
Previously, Julian had been the one who doted on Skylar the most.
Now, why did he look like this?
Julian had started to speak several times, only to swallow his words.
Now, seeing his parents‘ reproachful looks, he finally couldn’t hold back.
“Mom, Dad, do you really not care about Raelyn at all?”
Skylar’s face changed.
Mr. and Mrs. Winters exchanged a glance, thoughtful:
“That’s right, Raelyn has been married into the Blackstone family for some time now, yet we haven’t heard anything from her.”
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“Indeed, the Blackstone heir was said to be critically ill, yet there’s been no funeral. I wonder if something changed.”
“What daughter doesn’t think about her parents? Your mother and I come back, and she doesn’t even check in once. She’s not as thoughtful as Skylar, whom we’ve raised since she was little.”
Mr. Winters pulled Skylar into his embrace.
Mrs. Winters was peeling fruit nearby.
They truly looked like a happy family of three.
Julian could no longer contain himself:
“Mom, Dad, things aren’t what you think!”
“Never mind, too much has happened lately for me to explain clearly. Let’s find time to visit Raelyn.“.
“Mom, do you remember what you said after Raelyn was taken away?”
Mrs. Winters was stunned for a moment.
She finally remembered.
When Raelyn was taken away by the nanny, she had cried desperately, fainting from dehydration several times.
But after searching for a year without any hope, she gradually gave up.
Before adopting Skylar, she had told Julian: Our family always has a sister named Raelyn Winters. Never forget, the most beloved child of the Winters family will always be that girl.
But the bone–deep pain from that time had gradually been forgotten after Skylar’s arrival.
She had once been confused.
Did she dote on Skylar because she genuinely liked her, or because she was projecting her love for the daughter buried in her heart?
Yet even after Raelyn was found, they weren’t close. It was as if everyone had forgotten that they had once promised to give Raelyn everything.
Skylar noticed Mrs. Winters‘ unfocused gaze and pinched her own thigh hard.
Tears fell one by one.
She clung to Mrs. Winters‘ arm: “Mom, I know you’re worried about my sister. For you, my sister will always be irreplaceable.”
“I never intended to compete with her for anything.”
“In a few days, I’ll be marrying into the Kingston family. I won’t be able to stay by your side anymore, I cherish these few days so much. Please let me spend time with you.”
“After my wedding, I’ll go with you to bring my sister home.”
Mrs. Winters‘ heart was instantly touched.
She repeatedly agreed, praising Skylar for being so good.
But Julian’s eyes were filled with disbelief.
He had seen Skylar twist her thigh flesh before crying.
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So all those times she had cried before, were they fake like today?
And why had none of them considered what would happen to Raelyn if her husband really died? How would she live?
No family by her side, and her in–laws were practically strangers.
Why had no one truly thought about Raelyn’s situation?
Julian suddenly felt a chill run up from the soles of his feet.
