Chapter 468

Three days later, Louise Bennett and her husband, Dominic Ellis, headed to the military district as planned. Ava Reed greeted them outside, holding little Max in her arms. Seeing them, she chuckled and said, “Oh, come on, you didn’t have to bring gifts! Just having you here is enough. Hurry, come in—it’s freezing out here.” Louise smiled and replied, “It's nothing, really. But you, holding the baby outside in this cold weather, get inside quickly before you catch a cold.” With that, the two of them carried their children inside, while Dominic followed behind carrying the gifts. As soon as Louise stepped into the living room, her eyes landed on Aidan Shaw and Molly Shaw, sitting on the couch. A wave of complicated emotions washed over her. She could still remember how Aidan and Molly had treated her like their own daughter in the past. But after everything that had happened, Louise hadn’t been able to muster the courage to face them after getting out of prison. Yet here they were, as if