The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 416

Chapter 416 A New Beginning, A Shadow from the Past

After leaving the hospital, Alice and Elliot returned to Hoverdale.

For the past ten years, Alice had worked nonstop. Only by keeping busy could she stop herself from spiraling into regret.

So, they still lived in the same villa, with no worries about food or clothing.

But illness strikes without mercy. Once she got home, Alice collapsed into bed and couldn’t get back up.

She left all her assets to Elliot.

Elliot hesitated. “Mom, aren’t you going to leave anything for Lauren?”

Alice’s eyes were full of pain. “Of course I want to, but I know Lauren won’t accept it. She can’t wait to cut all ties with us. Why would she ever take anything from me?”

“Elliot, I’m giving everything to you. If–someday–Lauren forgives you, then give her the share that should’ve been hers.”

“Alright.”

The days passed.

In a blink, half a year was gone.

Alice had been ravaged by stomach cancer. She was skin and bones now, looking like a skeleton as she lay in bed.

Elliot watched his mother deteriorate and couldn’t help but cry.

“Mom, I’ll go find Lauren now. Hang in there. I’ll bring her here.”

Alice summoned the last of her strength to hold him back, her voice barely audible. “Don’t go. I don’t want her to see me like this. I’ll scare her.”

She knew that even if Elliot went, Lauren still wouldn’t come!

All she wanted was to keep a shred of dignity before she died.

Alice’s eyes were cloudy.

Lauren, how hard your heart is. Your mother is dying, and you still won’t say you forgive me.

But… I don’t have the right to blame you.

Even if I die full of regret, I brought it on myself.

If there’s a next life, I hope I can be reborn earlier–so I won’t only remember everything after I’ve already lost you.

Alice closed her heavy eyelids and took her final breath.

Suddenly, Lauren’s heart clenched so hard she nearly fainted.

Felix immediately called for the family doctor.

And just like that, all her discomfort vanished without a trace.

My name is Nancy.

I have a mom who’s a top–tier scientist and a dad who’s a powerhouse in the business world.

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