Chapter 247

Mira didn't want to leave either. It had taken her so long just to get a chance to talk to Lucius face-to-face, so if she missed it now, when would be the next chance? But Edwin's authority in White Manor was second only to Kate's. Once he gave the order to leave, Malcolm and Mira had no choice but to reluctantly exit. With everyone gone, the room quickly grew quiet. Valerie stood by Kate's bed as she asked, "How did you come to know my mom, Mrs. White?" Lucius softly reminded her in her ear, "She's my mom and yours too." Then, he turned back to Kate. "This is Valerie Collins, the woman I mentioned before, Mom." Kate's eyes lit up as she took Valerie's hand, gently patting it. "So you're not only Lilith's daughter, but also my daughter-in-law. "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that two people could look so much alike. Genetics is truly amazing. "You look almost exactly like your mom did when she was young, child." Lucius asked curiously, "Were you