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"Lilian, stay with me for the next few days,"
amidst the small garden brimming with floral fragrance, Margaret caressed her daughter's hair with a smile, her eyes filled with affection.
Lilian endured the sense of disconnection but still played the role of a daughter.
She dined with the Hoffman family, and everyone there treated Lilian very well, not daring to offend her. During dinner, they even presented precious wines in an attempt to please the distinguished guest from the Fischer family.
The status of the two families had drastically changed compared to decades ago; the Fischer family was now the second largest family on the East Coast Province. Their members were honored guests in smaller families.
"She's too young to drink,"
Margaret remarked subconsciously upon seeing the alcohol, and everyone in the dining room paused for a moment.
Lilian then shook her head and said with a smile, "No, I can drink. I've been of age for quite some time."
