Sensing that Vanessa might not grasp the full extent of her words, she added in a soft whisper, “I'm talking about Edwin's dad, who's now also my dad. He has given me a villa and a substantial amount of money. As long as I don't squander it, I won't need to work a day in my life."

She then thought about the possibility of having children, all of whom would be well-cared for and healthy.

This display of innocence seemed to deeply affect Vanessa, whose face turned pale.

She had once believed that Mark held her in high regard, but in reality, he had never explicitly shown any favoritism towards her.

Despite having been a guest in the Evans household, the true sentiments of the family's patriarch had remained elusive to her.