“Doctor, my granddaughter’s awake! Please,e check on her!”


    The sound of that unfamiliar voice left Ste utterly bewildered.


    She couldn’t ce her location, nor could she tell if what surrounded her was real or mere fragments of a dream.


    Just moments ago, a woman had called her “granddaughter,” yet Ste knew she only had a grandfather-Clint.


    It was only when the doctor entered to examine her that reality began to seep in.


    After a brief check-up, the doctor announced, “Nothing serious.


    Just make sure to rest well.


    ”


    With a few more instructions, he departed.


    Kyra, wrapping her arms gently around Ste, whispered, “My granddaughter, you’ve endured so much over these past years.


    ”


    Ste froze, not daring to move.


    She had never met this elderly woman before, and hearing her call her “granddaughter” again startled her.


    In front of her, Bet and an older man stood, which only deepened her confusion.


    She parted her lips to speak, but her voice failed her.


    Stepping closer, Bet gently guided Kyra to the side, saying, “Ste has injuries and she’s been out for quite some time.


    She probably needs a drink.


    Let’s get her some water.


    ”


    Kyra nodded in agreement.


    “Right.


    ”


    Excitement bubbling within her, she quickly stood up, ready to fetch water for Ste.


    But Bet had already procured a ss of water, which he passed to Kyra.


    With a caring nce, she offered it to Ste.


    Despite this being their first encounter, Ste could feel Kyra’s warmth and did not hesitate to ept the water.


    After a few sips, her spirits lifted.


    She offered a timid “thank you,” and then turned to Bet with a puzzled look.


    “Mr.


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    Her gaze flitted between the two elderly people.


    Bet introduced them to Ste.


    “These two are my grandparents, and yours as well.


    ”


    The news hit Ste like a thunderbolt,.


    leaving her staring at the elderly couple in utter astonishment.


    It took her a while to process Bet’s words.


    Still puzzled, she asked, “So, my father is part of the Lowell family, but what happened to him?”


    The room fell into a heavy silence as her question hung in the air.


    Byron sighed deeply before speaking again, recounting the past.


    “He disappeared.


    He nned to bring you and your mother to Seamarsh to meet us, but there was an ident along the way.


    ”