Chapter 209

Cordelia looked at her in confusion but closed the door as instructed. As Xyla sat on the chair, her gaze was fixed somewhere outside the window without any focus. Her expression was heavy and sorrowful. “Mom…” Cordelia crouched down in front of her. “Cordelia.” Xyla snapped out of her trance after some time and slowly turned to the box in the corner. “Bring that over.” Cordelia was stunned, and her heart drummed anxiously. She did what she was told. The wooden box was not heavy, and she could lift it with a hand. The carving on it was intricate and discreet, looking unique. When Cordelia was young, she was curious about the box too, but Xyla had forbidden her from touching it, so she suppressed that curiosity. This was actually her first time being this close to the box. There was a vintage copper lock on the box that could barely be seen nowadays. Xyla sounded a little aggrieved. “Cordelia, I’m not a good mother. I’ve been a burden to you. I wasn’t even able to witness you g