Lucinda cast a reproachful glance at Gail and opened the door. It really was Debbie!

“Aunt Lucinda..." Debbie called out with a guilty look. Lucinda Looked noticeably older, a few more white hairs lined her jet-black Locks

Tears welled up in Lucinda's eyes at the sight of the woman she hadn't seen in three years. In a choked voice, she asked, “Why did you stay away from us? I thought you looked down on us after you got popular."

She pulled Debbie into the house.

Debbie's eyes were red as well. She hugged Lucinda and apologized.

"I'm sorry."

Lucinda patted her back.

“You should also apologize to Sasha and

Jared."

“I know... It's on my list." There were people who cared for her, and she let them all down. Three years ago, she left Alorith without saying goodbye. She had some making up to do.

Lucinda wiped her tears and took the gift bags Debbie had brought.

After putting them in a corner, she told a housemaid, "Make a cup of tea and bring some fruits and snacks."

"Yes, Lucinda ." The maid left for the kitchen.

Gail cast a sideways glance at Debbie. Though Debbie was very different from how she used to be, Gail still hated her.

"You know my mom always cries because of you?"

Debbie felt really guilty.

Lucinda patted Gail's hand and said, "Call your dad and ask him to come home early."

“Are you kidding? It's her fault the company is doing so badly. She's bad luck." Gail was telling the truth. Because of Debbie's scandals, many of Sebastian's business partners severed ties and canceled contracts. In just six months, he had to shut a few branches down.

Debbie's heart broke when she heard the news.

"Aunt Lucinda, I'm really sorry..." She never thought her scandals would affect anyone else. She made a mental note, ‘That's one more thing you owe me for, James."

Lucinda shook her head as she grabbed Debbie's hands and comforted her.

"Don't listen to Gail. Your uncle Sebastian would never blame you

Don't worry. We're just glad you're safe and sound. I'll call him myself."

Sebastian got off work early that day, and as a surprise, brought Jared and Kasie with him.

They hadn't seen each other for three years. Even Jared blubbered like a baby. He complained, “I would have come there looking for you if you hadn't told us not to. You are such a bitch! You don't care about anyone except yourself.”