Chapter 1822

"You're back," Elise greeted Hesper, attempting to win her favor. Hesper could sense the effort, but when she looked at her mother, she couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness. The difference was that with Benjamin, they had never spent much time together, so Hesper didn't experience as intense a feeling of abandonment. It was different with Elise because she had lived as her daughter and knew what it was like to be loved. Hesper found it difficult to accept the betrayal and abandonment, which made her question the validity of her feelings. Sensing Hesper's resistance, Elise understood that after everything that had transpired, their relationship would never be the same again. However, they were determined to repay her with love for the rest of their lives. Hesper glanced at Elise and nodded before saying, "I'm going to see Grandpa. It's been a while since I last saw him." Without waiting for Elise's response, Hesper walked around her and ascended the stairs. Although Elise ha