LOGINArnold felt deeply conflicted.“There's not much I can do about it.”Some matters were simply beyond the authority of a steward.And more importantly, he wasn't even part of the Walton family anymore.Even if he wanted to get involved, there was very little he could actually do.“But...”Lisa hesitated.“I can't shake the feeling that Derek must've been speaking badly about you. Otherwise, how could he have taken your position so easily?“Arnold, aren't you going to think about this a little more? Madam Grace clearly doesn't know what kind of person he really is.“If she did, she never would've kept him so close. I honestly think Miss Aurora should know about this too.“At the very least, someone should be able to stop whatever he's planning. What if he ends up influencing Madam Grace in all the wrong ways?”Those words only made Arnold's internal struggle worse.The problem was that he genuinely didn't know what the right thing to do was.Part of him wanted to stay out of it.After al
Then Arnold suddenly remembered something.When Lisa first called, she hadn't actually been talking about Aurora at all.“Now that I think about it, this is the part I've been struggling with.“I wasn't sure whether I should tell you. But something keeps telling me that you deserve to know.”That immediately caught Arnold's attention.“What happened?”“Arnold, do you remember Derek?”At the mention of that name, a cold look flashed through Arnold's eyes.“How could I forget him?”Even back when Arnold was still at the Walton estate, Derek had been eager to climb the ladder.Things were different now.If Arnold had to guess, Derek probably already secured the position he'd been chasing all these years.The thought brought a faint, knowing smile to Arnold's lips.Some things didn't need to be said aloud.Even if Lisa hadn't explained it yet, he could already see where this was going.“Arnold, Grace promoted him to steward.”Arnold let out a quiet snort.“He moved faster than I expected.
Precisely because Lisa knew what kind of choice Arnold would make, she felt she owed him the truth instead of leaving him in the dark.In her eyes, Arnold's personality was both his greatest strength and his greatest weakness.One day, that kindness was bound to cost him.Of that, Lisa was certain.Arnold had always been gentle.No matter what difficulties arose, he usually found a way to handle them calmly.But because he was so soft-hearted, Lisa felt there were things he needed to know.If he ended up suffering because no one warned him, she knew she would never forgive herself.After all, among the people in that household, Arnold was one of the few who had genuinely treated her well.Naturally, she treasured that kindness.To be honest, with a personality like Arnold's, he would only truly be happy if he was surrounded by people who cared for him just as sincerely as he cared for them.Otherwise, Lisa couldn't help feeling sorry for him.Arnold was getting older.No one knew what
The phone rang only a few times before Arnold answered.“Hello? Lisa?”The moment she heard his voice, her breathing caught.She hadn't even finished preparing herself mentally for the call.Lisa had always thought she was stronger than most people gave her credit for.Yet the instant she heard Arnold's familiar voice, tears still began spilling down her cheeks.The truth was, even her own mother spent most of her time pressuring her, constantly asking how much money she could bring home.But in the Walton household, Arnold was different.He genuinely cared about her.Whenever she made a mistake, he rarely blamed her.More often than not, he would help smooth things over and find an excuse to protect her from trouble.Arnold knew what life was like for her.He knew her mother's temper was difficult and that Lisa lived under constant pressure.Because of that, he often felt sorry for her.In his view, everyone working for a living was already carrying enough burdens.If he could help so
Because Lisa knew she had made the right call.The hearts of wealthy people might be difficult to read, but Aurora's kindness was something everyone could see.From childhood all the way into adulthood, she had never stopped giving.She donated to charities for years.Whenever stories about abandoned cats and dogs appeared online, she was often one of the first people willing to speak up for them.Since she was twelve years old, she faithfully donated to animal shelters every month.She even helped fund the education of children living in remote mountain communities.The truth was that Aurora herself had never been particularly wealthy by the standards of a family like the Waltons.Still, after years of working at Walton Corporation, she managed to save a respectable amount of money.It wasn't until Lisa began working for the Walton family that she discovered just how poorly Grace treated Aurora over the years.Even Aurora's allowance was surprisingly limited.When Lisa first learned t
“Of course not, Ma'am. You have my word.”After hearing enough, Grace's patience with Derek began to wear thin.She waved a hand dismissively.“Alright, that's enough. You can go. And have dinner arrangements made.”“Understood, Ma'am.”Derek wisely took the hint and withdrew.After all, he already achieved what he wanted.Arnold was gone, and he had smoothly stepped into the steward's position.He watched from the side, Lisa couldn't help looking at him with disdain.She had always known there was something slippery about Derek.He was forever cutting corners and looking for the easiest way out.Even when Arnold had still been here, the two of them had never gotten along.To be more precise, it was Derek who had always held a grudge against Arnold.As far as Arnold was concerned, Derek was just a junior.Most of the time, he couldn't even be bothered arguing with him.Lisa hadn't been with the Walton family nearly as long as Arnold.But she wasn't blind.Anyone paying attention could
The hardships behind all of this were known to her alone.And once Aurora learned the truth about Tessa’s identity, the sense of imbalance in her heart only grew heavier.Why could Grace care so deeply for another child, yet treat her own biological daughter with such cruelty?Aurora could not help
It was not something that happened once or twice. From childhood to adulthood, her mother always treated her this way.She was always biased and siding with Tessa no matter the situation.So, Aurora gradually learned to step aside.But things were different now. Aurora had Lucas’ devotion, and with
“Those were your words?”“Of course they were.” Aurora lifted her chin with a hint of pride. “I’m just grateful we didn’t miss each other.”“And I’m grateful I get to have you.”Hearing that, Lucas felt something shift deeply inside him.He hadn’t expected Aurora’s attitude toward him to change this
“Dad, of course I choose you.”Hearing that, Sean’s lips lifted into a faint smile.He had known things would eventually reach this point.It was within expectations.He should have understood long ago what kind of daughter he had.Besides, Tessa had no path back anymore.She could only choose him,







