Chapter 96

DIANA It is often said that the truth always prevails, eventually surfacing regardless of how much time has passed. In Celine's situation, the adage proved true once more, leaving me in profound remorse and guilt. Celine was just a little girl when she came close to our family, and to me. I was a widow with a broken heart after losing my daughter. Christian was never there with me either; he was sent abroad by his grandfather to receive a proper education and to stay away from his father's memories. During that period, Celine became a close confidante, whom I considered as a daughter. I even envisioned her marrying Christian, but fate intervened. A twist of fate introduced Veronica to our family. I initially believed that my father-in-law had made a poor choice in bringing Veronica into our lives, fearing it would negatively impact my son's future. However, Christian's positive change in attitude toward her has pierced me deeply, and I worry about the possibility of losing my son once