Hellena’s footsteps felt slightly heavy as she entered the courtyard of the Smith family mansion. Kael’s car was nowhere to be seen in the main garage, indicating that her husband might still be held up by work or an unexpected meeting. Hellena let out a long sigh, intending to head straight to the bedroom upstairs to freshen up and rest. However, the moment she stepped through the front door, the atmosphere in the living room felt extremely strange. The air inside was so cold and stiff that it seemed to drain away the warmth that usually welcomed her home. On the luxurious sofa facing the entrance, Mommy Hansel sat with her body upright and rigid. Beside her, Vivian Wheeler sat with her arms crossed, wearing a faint smile filled with triumph and mockery. “Hellena,” Mommy Hansel called. Her voice was no longer as warm as it usually was. Her tone sounded very flat, formal, and distant. “Sit down. There’s something important the three of us need to discuss.” Hellena narrowed her
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