The Heiress Revived from the Ashes (Lauren Bennett) novel Chapter 347

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But since her sweet mom insisted on carrying her, Lauren didn’t argue. She settled into Madam Shirley’s arms like a true mama’s girl and even gave her a big kiss as a reward.

Madam Shirley practically melted. She looked like she was two seconds away from being turned into soup.

By the time they entered the dining room, Mr. Timely and Victor were already seated at the table, waiting quietly.

The family of four ate together in peace.

After breakfast, Mr. Timely headed off to work.

That’s when voices came from outside the house–young boys shouting through the front gate.

“Victor! We’re here to meet your little sister!”

As soon as Victor heard them, he bolted upright and grabbed Lauren’s hand. “Come on, Lauren! We have to hidel”

Lauren blinked in confusion. “Huh? Why?”

He didn’t explain. Just took off running, dragging her behind him.

Victor’s baby–soft little sister was way too adorable–he couldn’t let those three annoying guys steal her

away.

Lauren was completely lost, struggling to keep up with her short legs as he pulled her down the hallway.

They ran straight out into the backyard garden, where flowers bloomed in every direction and the air was rich with fragrance..

Victor ducked into a patch of flowers, tugging Lauren with him.

He turned to her, serious–faced. “Let’s play hide–and–seek. You hide here, and I’ll come find you later. But you can’t come out until I find you, okay?”

Lauren gave him a strange look.

He dragged me all the way out here just to play hide–and–sec

She tilted her head, eyes wide and innocent. Her thick lashes curled over big, blinking eyes that shined like little moons.

Victor’s heart nearly exploded.

She was way too cute.

If Flynn and Jim got a look at her, they’d definitely show up at his house every day trying to play with her -and that would mean less time for him.

Felix didn’t worry him so much. Of all their friends, Felix was the coldest. He never showed interest in anyone. No expressions, no opinions. Just blank–faced all the time.

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There was no way Lauren would like a guy like that.

But the others? They had to be kept far, far away.

Victor cupped her soft cheeks between his hands. “Promise me you’ll stay hidden, okay?”

Lauren raised an eyebrow.

He’s definitely hiding me on purpose.

But she didn’t argue.

She was an adult, after all, and Victor was just a ten–year–old kid. She’d play along for now.

She flashed a sweet smile, her eyes curving like crescent moons. “Okay. Whatever you say.”

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Victor had zero defense against that smile. He leaned down and planted a quick kiss on her forehead.

“You’re the best.”

Then he ran off.

Lauren hunkered down deeper into the flower bed, the blossoms half–hiding her small body. The breeze stirred the petals and leaves, filling the air with soft rustling sounds.

She closed her eyes and listened.

In her past life, she’d been deaf for so long that her language center had started to degrade. By the time she died, she couldn’t even speak properly anymore.

Now, having her hearing again, she treasured every sound.

The rustling leaves, the fluttering petals, the mingled fragrance of blooming flowers–everything felt like a

miracle.

This moment… this is happiness.

Meanwhile, back inside, Victor walked into the foyer just as Flynn and Jim burst through the front door like they owned the place. Felix trailed behind them, calm and quiet as always.

Flynn’s messy hair bounced with every step, and his eyes sparkled with excitement. “Victor! Where’s your sister? C’mon, bring her out already!”

Jim had his arms crossed, looking smug. “Yeah, I want to see if she’s cuter than my sister.”

Felix said nothing, just followed them inside without a word.

Victor’s face immediately darkened. He spread his arm wide and blocked their path. “What are you doing here! I’m not showing you my sister!”

Flynn grinned and tried to peek past him. “Don’t be stingy, man