Chapter 213

“Mirriam…? What are you saying?” Red’s voice came out unsteady, almost hollow, as if the name itself no longer belonged to the person standing before him.

He stared at her as though trying to reconcile the daughter he thought he knew with the woman now looking back at him. But there was nothing familiar in her expression. No hesitation. No guilt. Only cold amusement.

“Your daughter is over there,” Mirriam said lightly, tilting her chin toward Cassie with a mocking smile.

“The one born from a maid… the one who spent her entire life trying to earn even a scrap of your approval.” Her chuckle was

soft, but it cut deep.

“She tried so hard, didn’t she? Ever since she learned how to walk, she’s been chasing after you hoping you’d finally look at

her like she mattered.” Mirriam’s eyes gleamed with cruel satisfaction.