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She empathized with Regina. She was aware that Regina had never been part of those problems and, as a mother, faced her own struggles. Alicia also experienced an inexplicable feeling whenever she saw Regina, something that prevented any feelings of dislike.
Regina clutched the teacup, her fingers wrapped tightly around it.
“Ms. Bennett, I understand you can’t forgive Yolanda, but things have gotten out of hand, and I feel compelled to apologize on her behalf.”
Alicia had grown indifferent to apologies. She responded,
“Mrs. Moss, you’re mistaken.”
“It’s Caden who has been hurt the most in all of this, and an apology isn’t just about saying sorry. True reconciliation requires the victim’s forgiveness.”
Regina looked at her, momentarily at a loss. Alicia’s tone wasn’t harsh, but her gaze carried a bit of Caden’s essence—sharp yet fundamentally kind.
Regina realized that Caden hadn’t shared everything with Alicia. She didn’t know about the current conflict between the Moss and Ward families. Dorian had already made his move.
Regina’s distress grew, a deep ache settling in her heart, which intensified upon seeing Alicia. Dorian’s intentions were to protect and cherish Yolanda. Yet, why did the thought of Alicia’s future fill her with such discomfort?
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“Ms. Bennett, do you hold deep affection for Caden?”
Alicia was startled by the question. It felt too personal, unsettling her.
“Yes, Mrs. Moss. I love him deeply.”
Regina offered a faint smile.
“I feel a bit embarrassed to admit, but despite your long relationship, I’ve never given you a gift.”
She then pulled something from her bag.
It was a bank card.
Regina placed the card on the table and gently said, “Ms. Bennett, I wish you enduring happiness.”
After a brief pause, she stood up.
“I’ll let you return to your work. I won’t disturb you any further.”
Alicia took the card and stood to follow her.
“Mrs. Moss, this gift should really be for Caden.”
The bank card returned to Regina’s hand, suddenly feeling hot. She wanted to speak, but her attention was drawn to a family photograph on the wall behind Alicia’s desk. The slightly faded photo showed the young Bennett couple with a baby, their expressions filled with love.
Regina gazed at the innocent child. Her thoughts wandered back over twenty years, to the day she gave birth to Yolanda in Warrington. The baby’s cries marked the end of her ordeal, and as the midwife handed over her baby, Regina took one look. That moment inexplicably merged with the baby in the photograph.
Alicia, noticing her focus, asked curiously, “Mrs. Moss, are you familiar with my parents?”
Regina shook her head.
