“But how did she end up back with the Anderson family?" Ariana inquired, her curiosity still piqued.

With a tender touch, Theodore caressed her neck, explaining, “When her foster parents unexpectedly passed away, Marley had to return to the southern estate. However, by then, my mother's health had deteriorated to the point where she couldn't recognize Marley for a long time."

“Marley Lived a life of isolation and loneliness," Theodore continued, his voice trembling with emotion.

"So, I used to sneak over to visit them, but one day, Darian caught wind of it. He followed me to the southern estate. That was the first time he laid eyes on the grown-up Marley.”

Ariana's heart skipped a beat. Somehow she had a premonition.