Billionaire’s Missing Darling by Theresa Wilde

Chapter 278

The next day, while they were on the way to the Taylor family’s house, the driver was driving in the

front, while Kelly sat beside Olivia, keeping her head lowered as she looked at the documents in the

document folder. “Olivia, are you going to tell Mrs. Taylor the truth?” she asked.

Olivia tilted her head and looked out of the window. Her gaze was indifferent, making it hard for anyone

to discern her thoughts.

After a moment, she said, “It’s not necessarily a must to tell her.”

Olivia had already become disappointed in the Taylor family, and she no longer had any expectations,

so it did not matter whether or not Amelia knew the truth.

However, it was also because of this that her patience with the Taylor family had diminished

significantly. She really did not want to have any connection with them anymore.

This was because it was possible that Amelia engaged in continuous arguments with Olivia after she

regained consciousness. In the past, Olivia was very patient and could endure it. endure it for even a

minute now.

If Amelia started to argue, Olivia would immediately throw the folder at her.

However, she could not

This was just preparation. It did not necessarily mean that she would actually throw the folder at her.

Kelly understood. “I’ll hold it then,” she said.

Olivia nodded.

When they arrived at the Taylor family’s house, they found it surprisingly quiet. Amelia did not act

crazily. She was very quiet, so much so that she did not seem like herself.

She sat steadily on the bed.

When Olivia performed the acupuncture therapy on her, she even thanked Olivia.

“Ms. Taylor, thank you,” Amelia said.”

Olivia’s hand that was holding a silver needle stopped moving. She said in a low voice, “You’re

welcome.”

The silver needle had to stay on the head for a while. Amelia looked at William and said, “William, go

out first. I have a few words to say to Ms. Taylor”

William was not at ease.

He was afraid that Amelia would do something that could not be easily controlled, just like what Ronald

did previously.

However, Amelia was resolute in her attitude. She said, “William, you want to disobey me, huh?”

William exchanged a few glances with Amelia. In the end, he gave in. He could only nod helplessly and

say, “I’ll wait outside, Mom. Please stay calm. Your health matters more than anything else.”

“Got it,” Amelia said.

After William left, Amelia glanced at Kelly, who was behind Olivia. Seeing that Kelly had no intention of

leaving, Amelia chose not to bring it up.

“Ms. Taylor,” Amelia said. Her voice was very gentle. “Can I call you Olivia?”

Olivia had a thoughtful expression. Others could not discern what was in her mind. Upon hearing this,

she nodded slightly and replied, “Feel free to do so.”

Amelia’s gaze was gentle and her expression was unprecedentedly calm.

She felt that she was very clear–headed now. She had never been so clear–headed in more than

twenty

years.

“Olivia,” Amelia apologized, “I should apologize to you. Ever since you were found, both Samuel and

Emma have done a lot of things to hurt you. I apologize to you on their behalf here.”

Olivia’s dark eyelashes trembled slightly. She did not say anything.

Amelia’s voice was gentle as she said, “You’re my child. When you were just born, you were a tiny and

chubby bundle, not to mention incredibly adorable. You’re very obedient and smart. You learn

everything quickly and can even remember things at a single glance. You’re really an exceptionally

smart child. I’m very proud of you.

“But it’s a pity…” Amelia’s voice trailed off, and it was faintly choked. She continued, “It’s a pity that our

mother–daughter bond was short–lived. Perhaps God only granted us a brief five–year connection. If

we had forced it, there would have been hurt, just like with Samuel and Emma.”

Amelia found it a bit hard to continue, but she persevered, saying, “I really hope that we, as mother and

daughter, can reunite, but there are too many conflicts between us. No matter what, we can’t go back

to the past.”

At this point, Amelia’s voice carried a sense of apology. She continued, “I know Emma’s existence

makes you uncomfortable and unhappy, but to me, she is also my daughter. Although she didn’t come

out of my womb, she lives in my heart. I know she has done many wrong things and has many flaws,

but she is still my daughter. My love for her will never change.

“I’m not asking you to forgive her or spare her. I just want to stay away from you so that I can

accompany her wholeheartedly. In a few years, after she is released from prison, I’ll accompany her,

comfort her, and help her to become less extreme in her views and behavior.

“So…” Amelia took a deep breath and suppressed the intense emotions that welled up in her chest

before she continued, “So, our previous mother–daughter connection has truly come to an end. I’

I’m no longer your mother, and you’re no longer my daughter. Let’s just treat each other as strangers.”

Olivia raised her gaze. Her attractive eyes, which were similar to Amelia’s, were narrow and elongated,

as if they were hiding a cold winter night.

She did not say anything. She just looked at Amelia quietly.

Amelia avoided her gaze. She lowered her head and continued, “I gave birth to you and you saved me.

We do not owe each other a favor. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. Let’s live as

strangers in the coming decades.”

With Samuel and Emma between them, Amelia could no longer treat Olivia as a daughter.

Being mother and daughter was a fate bestowed by God. They were destined to have a short–lived

connection, so there was no point in getting entangled in this relationship.

With that, Amelia held her fingers tightly and quietly made a fist.

She was waiting for Olivia to speak, but Olivia remained silent.

Time at this moment felt especially long. Every minute and second passed extremely slowly.

After an unknown period of time, Amelia grew tired of waiting.

It was only then that she heard Olivia’s voice, which was soft and gentle, yet incredibly resolute. “As

you wish,” Olivia said.

Upon hearing this, Amelia’s vision darkened. Her body suddenly stiffened and she fell straight onto the

bed.

Olivia reacted quickly, supporting her and stuffing a calming pill into her mouth.

This medicine was prepared for Amelia in case her emotions fluctuated dramatically and she suddenly

fainted after learning about Emma’s background.

Unexpectedly, it was used at this moment.

“But it’s alright,” Olivia thought. “The preparation doesn’t go to waste.”

After Amelia’s emotions stabilized, Olivia handed the medicine bottle to her and enjoined softly, “This is

a medicine to calm your emotions. It’s harmless to the body. If you feel physically unwell or your

emotions become too intense, you can take one.”

Amelia did not say anything. She just held the medicine bottle tightly in her palm.

This time, the acupuncture therapy was quick. It was completed in less than an hour.

After that, Olivia gave specific guidelines that required careful adherence. She then put away the silver

needles and left.

She was somewhat in a daze, keeping her head lowered. One could not discern what she was thinking.

It was not until she reached the door on the first floor that she realized that Kelly was gone.

After waiting for a while, Kelly rushed down from upstairs and explained as she ran, “I’m sorry, Olivia. I

went to the washroom.”

Olivia nodded and said, “Let’s go.”

On the second floor, Amelia had been sitting on the bed lost in thought ever since Olivia left. It was not

until Sophia knocked on the door and asked if she wanted to eat yogurt that she recovered from her

daze. “It’s okay,” Amelia said. “I want to take a nap.” She was feeling down.

She got out of bed and put on her slippers. Just as she was about to drink some water, it seemed like

she kicked something.

Amelia was stunned for a moment. She lowered her head and glanced at it. It was a kraft–paper

envelope.

“What’s this?” she thought.

She instinctively frowned and recalled for a moment. Suddenly, she thought of the beautiful girl who

accompanied Olivia.

She thought, “It seems like she brought it over.

“It must have been left behind.”

Amelia picked it up, planning to call Olivia and have her come back to retrieve it. Unexpectedly, the

string that was tied around the envelope’s seal came loose, and a photograph fell out from inside.

It was a group photo of Samuel, Emma, and an unknown woman.

Amelia’s pupils contracted intensely.