Female Novel
Chapter 439
She could count the number of middle-aged women she knew on one hand.
Beatrice? No! Waverly? No! Felicity? No! Gwendolyn? No! Sophia? Yes, that's right. My mother.
This woman resembled Sophia, her mother in name.
She didn't remember much about Sophia's appearance because the latter passed away when she wasstill a child.
However, Sophia's blurry facial features tucked away somewhere in her memory resembled thiswoman's.
Moreover, this Aplothian woman's name was Sofie. All of these reminded her of her mother.
Artemis seemed to have noticed the sudden change in Bailey's mood and asked, “What's wrong? Areyou feeling unwell?”
Bailey pursed her lips and shook her head. “I'm fine. Seeing Ms. Carr brings back memories. I'll tell youmore after the banquet is over.”
Maybe I'm overthinking this, and I've got the wrong person. My mother perished in that fire. No remainscould be found. How can this woman be my mother? Wait. There were no remains? There was nothingleft of her body...
As she honed in on that phrase, mixed emotions overwhelmed her.
Is there such a coincidence in life? There were no remains discovered in that fire, not even a piece ofclothing. Only an empty casket was buried. Then, an Aplothian woman returned after many years witha similar name and appearance. Is it really just a coincidence?
“Mr. Luther, nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you.”
A gentle voice rang outside beside her ear, jolting Bailey back to her senses. novelbin
She raised her head and realized that Sofie and the others had approached them.
As their eyes met, she could see serenity in Sofie's eyes.
The older woman had a look of peace and elegance in her eyes. Perhaps only people who had gonethrough many ordeals and weathered many storms could wear such an expression.
After Sofie shook hands with Artemis, she beamed. “I'll be relying on your care and guidance inHallsbay, Mr. Luther.”
“No problem.”
Artemis' reply was perfunctory for he was quite distracted. All his attention was on the woman besidehim.
Sofie's gaze shifted away from him and onto Bailey.
“You must be Ms. Bailey from the famous Jefferson family. You guys are a match made in heaven, as
though you're destined to be together.”
With that, she extended her right hand toward Bailey.
Bailey looked at her long slender fingers with a complicated expression.
After a moment, she slowly extended her hand for a handshake. She then said casually, “Did you usedto live in Hallsbay? I thought I saw an old friend when you walked in just now.”
Sofie raised a brow before smiling. “Well, sometimes we find strangers who look alike too. I guess Imust be fated with your old friend to have a similar appearance to her.”
Bailey smiled and withdrew her hand naturally. She turned her head to Artemis and stated, “It's quitecrowded here. I'll go outside to get some fresh air. You can carry on.”
Worried, Artemis' grip on her waist tightened. “If you're feeling unwell, I can send you back first. Thereare all sorts of people here, and I don't feel comfortable letting you go by yourself.”
“I'm fine.” Bailey pushed him away and pointed at Zayron, who was at the side. “I have thistroublesome brat to accompany me, so nothing will happen to me. You guys can continue chatting. I'llgo out and take a breather and will be back soon.”
Artemis narrowed his eyes while staring at her. Seconds later, he gave in and sighed. “Fine, then. Youhave a mind of your own, so I can't control you, or you will complain that I'm bullying you again.”
With that, he looked toward Zayron and instructed, “Look after your mother. Give me a call if anythinghappens.”
Zayron rolled his eyes. “She's not my wife. Why must I look after her?”
“What did you just say?”
“All right. All right. I'll take care of her. You don't even treat me like a human being when you don't needme. Then, when you need me, I'm treated like a slave. How did I wind up with such a father? I'd ratherbe fatherless.”
Artemis was speechless.
Sofie's lips curled into a strange smile as she watched Bailey leave.
Her gaze shifted to Artemis' handsome face.
This man is indeed handsome and exceptional. He is deserving of women's pursuit. The Shurmerfamily has undoubtedly raised my daughter to have good taste in men. Even if her pursuit of love couldbe a challenging endeavor, it's also a way to train her endurance. I'll help her secure this man andbecome the matriarch of the Luther family. Hah! As for Bailey, so what if she's capable? She will onlybe my daughter's stepping stone.
After Bailey exited the banquet hall with her children, she waited for the elevator to take them to thegarden on the eighth floor.
At that moment, two fashionably-dressed women walked over. They seemed to be in a rush.
One of the women said, “Quick! Quick! The auction on the sixth floor is about to begin. I've had my
eyes on Beauty's Tear for so long! I must get it this time.”
Beauty's Tear...
Bailey stopped abruptly in her tracks.