Even the longstanding servants in the Anderson household appeared unaware of a Miss Anderson.

Yes, Miss Anderson. If Marley was indeed Miss Anderson, then why did she bear the surname "Deleon"? No other individuals within the Anderson family carried that name.

And if Marley truly belonged to the Anderson lineage, why was she residing here, far away from the opulent family estate?

No matter how Ariana pondered the matter, the notion that Marley was Miss Anderson simply defied reason and logic.

Ariana's mind wandered as she pondered the things she had learned.

Suddenly, Lilyana's voice broke through her reverie.

"That young man mentioned he won't return, and there's no need for me to keep this shop open. So, I've contacted an agent to sell it. If you had come a bit later, we might never have met again."

Lilyana wore a gentle smile as she tidied up the fabric scraps scattered across the table.

Ariana couldn't help but feel fortunate for embarking on this journey.

Though many questions remained unanswered, Lilyana had managed to dispel a significant portion of her doubts.

Finding Theodore and discovering his purpose for coming here had left Ariana content.

However, as noon approached, she realized she shouldn't prolong her stay and disturb Lilyana any further. Ariana bid her goodbyes, preparing to take her leave, when Lilyana halted her in her tracks.

“Young lady, you might be the last person to come Looking for me. I feel a connection with you. Just wait a moment," Lilyana insisted, disappearing into the inner room.

Puzzled yet intrigued, Ariana remained where she stood, patiently awaiting Lilyana's return.

Before long, Lilyana emerged, pushing a mannequin before her.

The sight immediately captured Ariana's attention.

On the mannequin stood a flawless white fishtail gown, a breathtaking vision to behold.

At first glance, one could discern the intricate hand-embroidery, the pearls and tiny diamonds adorning its surface. Even to Ariana, who possessed no expertise in such matters, it was evident that this gown was nothing short of extraordinary. The pearls and diamonds seemed to mimic exquisite scales, transforming the dress into something a mermaid princess would wear. The sheer amount of time and effort required to create such a masterpiece was unimaginable.

Ariana stared at the dress in awe, her voice tentative as she asked, “Is this a wedding dress?"

To her surprise, Lilyana's face lit up with joy.