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kene that back . “ Stop twisting things around . When Jonathan get divorced , he wanted to leave Terean the house , but the wit the the one for
Jonnter for out a coin Bugh . “ Like she would dare take it . What if you sue her over it ? We have some self respect around hers , unlike you , veidot tena weddings just tumake a scene . ”
Jennifer had never forgotten how Gordon had ruined the wedding , turning her into a joke in front of everyone . It had cut deep , a wound that never quite heated , and she’d been waiting for the perfect moment to strike back . Now , finally , that moment was here .
Trene clutched her chest , acting like she was the one being wronged and embarrassed .
Heidi tried to comfort Irene , and then turned to Jennifer and scolded , “ Look at how upset you’ve made her . Do you have any respect for your elders at all ? Didn’t your mother teach you any manners ? ”
Irene grumbled to Heidi , “ She didn’t even have a mother to teach her . She was just picked up and raised by a teacher . ”
Heidi clicked her tongue . “ Now I’m really curious what kind of person would even bother to take you in . ”
The sharp tap of a cane echoed through the room . And a deep , commanding voice suddenly rang out . “ Want to see me , Heidi ? ”
Everyone turned to look . Jonathan was helping an old lady walk in , with Gordon right beside them . The old lady’s grey hair was perfectly styled , her wrinkled face full of dignity , and her eyes sharp and full of life .
Irene hurried over to Jonathan . “ Where have you been ? You said you were helping your grandpa look for someone . And who’s this ? ”
Before Jonathan could say anything , Jennifer strode over , her eyes a little panicked . “ Ms. Nelson , what are you doing here ? ”
Heidi jumped in . “ So you’re the teacher who took her in ? I have to ask , what kind of manners did you teach her ? She’s got no respect for my sister at all ! ”
Fiona shot Heidi a glance and then looked at Gordon with disappointment . “ Just look at how you’ve raised your kids .”
Gordon clung tightly to Fiona’s arm , shaking his head in grievance . “ I don’t even know her , Fiona . ”
At the mention of “ Fiona , ” Irene and Heidi froze , exchanging stunned looks .
Jonathan finally spoke up , “ She’s the real Fiona , my real grandma . ”
On the way here , Jonathan had already learned a bit about his grandmother . He’d even shown her photos of her two daughters . Out of everyone here , only Teresa was new to her – Genevieve had seen the rest .
Genevieve stepped up to the bedside and gazed at the elderly woman lying there . She sighed softly and gently squeezed the woman’s hand .
The old woman’s eyes fluttered , her pulse quickened , and she coughed a few times . Then , as if feeling a familiar touch , she slowly opened her
Genevieve patted her shoulder . “ It’s been decades , Genevieve . ”
Everyone was stunned all over again .
Heidi spoke up , “ Jonathan , what on earth is going on ? Who’s actually your grandmother ? I’m so confused . ”
Jonathan followed Gordon’s gaze and said , “ Grandpa would never mistake his own love . Ms. Nelson here is my real grandmother . ”
eyes .
“ How is that possible ? Are there really two people named Fiona ? ” Heidi was completely baffled , unable to make sense of it . Irene was just as confused-
so who was the real Fiona ?
Jonathan pulled a DNA test report from his pocket and handed it over . Teresa , standing by the window , could see clearly — it was the same report he’d
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Trene stared at the results in shock . “ When did you even do this test ? How come I never knew about it ? ”
“ I did it a long time ago , ” Jonathan replied .
Irene muttered , “ So the old lady in the bed isn’t your real grother ? Then why is she called Fiona , and why does she look so much like Fiona did when she was young ? ”
“ Let me explain , ” said “ Genevieve “ , her voice calm and steady .
With all the family gathered here , she began to tell everyone what had really happened all those
Back in those days , Fiona came from a poor family , but she was always more talented and spend her whole life farming , and she actually had a shot at going to school in the city .
But her cousin , Genevieve , stole her name and took her spot – using Fiona ‘
Fiona was devastated . Her parents told her to just let it go , but she couldn’t .
identity
ago .
working than other girls her age . She didn’t want to
to get into
city school herself .
So
she left
On her way , she ran into Gordon – a tall , handsome guy . They fell for each other at first sight , and after
home all by herself and went to the city to find Genevieve .
rjust
a few days , Gordon wanted to marry her .
Fiona was so in love that all she could think about was being a good wife and raising a family . She’d completely forgotten about dealing with Genevieve . When she found out she was pregnant and it might be twins , Fiona and Gordon were overjoyed .
Just as the two of them were enjoying their little world together , trouble showed
Gordon had a childhood friend who’d secretly liked him for years . When she found out Fiona was pregnant with twins , jealousy got the best of her . She forged letters to make it look like Fiona was having an affair with an old classmate .
Gordon had always trusted this friend , so he believed every word she said . When he
saw those fake letters – full of flirty and suggestive lines – he lost it .
Blinded by jealousy , he refused to listen to Fiona’s side of the story , decided she was cheating on him , even started doubting if the babies were his , and forced Fiona to get an abortion .
Fiona refused to give up her babies and kept insisting she hadn’t cheated , but Gordon still didn’t believe her . From that day on , he walked out without looking back and never came home again .
Fiona gave birth all alone . The twins were a tough delivery , and she passed out from exhaustion . When she finally woke up , the midwife told her , heartbroken , that both babies hadn’t made it .
As she recalled all this , Fiona shot a cold look at Gordon , who now just sat there , old and senile , staring blankly . “ He might have forgotten everything , but I haven’t . And I’ll never forgive the pain and despair he put me through . ”
But then she turned to Jonathan , her eyes softening with warmth and relief . “ Jonathan told me I needed to clear the air . He’s right – I can’t let my past cause misunderstandings for the younger generation . ”
The old woman lying in the bed finally opened her eyes and stared at Fiona . In that moment , the truth about who they really were became clear .
The real Fiona looked down at her cousin , eyes full of tears . A mocking smile appeared on Fiona’s lips . “ You had your uterus removed . How could you possibly have children ? ”
The old woman in the bed closed her eyes , and a string of tears suddenly rolled down her face .
Fiona’s head of silver hair seemed to shine even brighter as she looked back on everything . “ It’s all karma , ” she said quietly . “ This is the retribution we all
have to bear . ”
Her thoughts drifted off again .