Chapter 426
“I’m not sure about the other stuff, but I think your mom was from a rich family. One time… one time I saw her go into this fancy mansion. She even called the old couple in
there mom and dad.”
Seeing Arnold’s slight embarrassment, Ellinor could guess that he must have had a crush on her mom and secretly followed her.
Arnold couldn’t help but daydream as he thought back to the past.
“But your mom was very down–to–earth, smart, and kind. She didn’t act like a rich snob. She was pretty popular in school and was practically everyone’s dream girl”
Yeah, Mom was very kind and nice
In Ellinor’s fragmented memories, her mom’s image was blurry, but she could feel her constant gentle smile.
Ellinor remembered when she was taken in by the Mendoza family at age five. Normally, a five–year–old should remember things, but she couldn’t recall anything before that age. It was weird
“Mr. Arnold, where was the fancy mansion my mom went into?” Ellinor asked, focusing on the important detail.
“In H city, where I went to college. But it’s been more than a decade and the city planning has changed a lot. I’d get lost if I went back now. That mansion was probably demolished and replaced with other city facilities.”
“Why couldn’t my mom pick me up from the hospital herself? Why did she ask you to do that?”
Arnold hesitated before saying “Well, we were both in the art club during university We bumped into each other at a club reunion and exchanged contacts. That day, she suddenly contacted me, saying she was in danger and asked me to protect her daughter, you. I agreed impulsively. After that, I couldn’t reach her. I think her enemies found her. She’s probably dead.”
It was clear that Arnold agreed impulsively and didn’t want to take care of Ellinor after he took her home.
Ellinor held no grudges. She wasn’t Arnold’s daughter, so it was normal if he didn’t love her.
Arnold’s agreement to take her in was a good deed.
“Do you have any other information about my mom? Asked Ellinor after jotting down all the clues.
Arnold thought for a moment, then said, “One more thing”
“What is it?”
“Your mom was a famous painter, known as Lady Lotus”
“I know that.”
“As far as I know, her teacher was the famous painter Mr. Michell. If you could contact him, you might get more information about your mom.”
“I see. Thanks for the clues, Mr. Arnold”
She got up, ready to leave
“Ellinor.”
Arnold called out to her.
She paused, looking back. “Anything else, Mr. Arnold?”
Arnold felt mixed emotions as he looked at Ellinor, who was starting to resemble his first love.
Ellinor was the child of his dream girl, which made him feel a bit fond of her. But at the same time, he was reminded that she was the child of his dream girl and another man, which made him feel sick. That’s why he agreed to Tracy’s suggestion to send Ellinor away. Out of sight, out of mind
Arnold frowned. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you. You’d better stop looking for your mom”
“Why?”
“I don’t know exactly what happened to your mom, but she told me repeatedly that no one should know you’re her daughter. Otherwise, you’d be in mortal danger.”
