I should pull myself together. Dana quickly blinked away the tears before her eyes could get any teary. She kept telling herself that she shouldnt scare the child away by making another scene like she did earlier.

But she couldnt help but to feel overwhelmed to see her daughter enveloped in such a resplendent aura. Although Anikas were known to possess a unique aura that distinguishes them from ordinary people, Dana knew that there was something special about her daughter in contrast to other Anikas.

The same aura that runs in her mothers side of the family, which both her mother and she have possessed, was clearly running in the veins of her daughter as well. But despite all that, Dana was able to recognize her child just by her strong maternal instinct.

Eugene let out a sigh of relief as she checked on Danas complexion, who was sitting up on the bed with a seemingly calm face.

Im glad shes alright. Eugene had been worried sick since the lady fainted before her all of sudden. Her mind was in shambles while she waited for the lady to regain her consciousness. No one blamed her for anything, but Eugene couldnt help but feel remorseful about everything that had taken place during their meeting.

I better leave after giving my regards to her. She felt like she couldnt stand any bit longer in the house anymore. It pained her all the more as Dana was looking at her with great longing affection in her gaze. Eugene told herself that she should avoid running into Jins family until the day she returns to the kingdom. She admitted that it was a foolish mistake of hers to regard Jins family and Sang-je in the same light.

She clearly wasnt shameless enough to pretend to be someones daughter.

Nevertheless. She really is a beautiful lady indeed.

Her once blooming youth may have now gone from her face but there was something unique about the lady that gave her a significant air. Peoples attention will most likely be concentrated more on the mother should both mother and daughter stand abreast.

Like people say, the path one has taken so far in life is bound to show on ones appearance as one grows old. With that in mind, Eugene thought to herself that she would like to grow old just like the lady before her. There was an air of cool elegance radiating from the ladys outer appearance and she didnt appear to be small despite her slim frame.

Jin. Dana reached out her hand to Eugene with a tender smile on her face. Come sit closer.

[Its me Jin.]

Instantly, one of Jins memories came into Eugenes mind. Jins mother looked much younger in the memory in which Jin was staring at her. And like the other memory she had seen earlier, the lady didnt spare a glance at Jin, not even once.

[I am Jin. Why would you say that Im not!]

[.]

[Mother]

[How dare you!] Jins mother snapped as she turned to Jin. [How dare you call me mother.] The way the lady glowered at Jin was so cold that it was enough to make one shudder.

Huh? Eugene was left confused by the memory she just saw. Is there any secrets about Jins birth?

But both mother and daughter looked unmistakably alike.

In the fleeting moment while Eugenes mind was occupied with the memory, Eugenes legs moved on their own accord as Dana beckoned her to come closer. When Dana told her to take a seat, Eugene, who was standing by the bed, obeyed her, and sat on a chair placed next to the bed.

After taking in the full image of her daughter with her eyes, Dana asked Patrick a favor. My dear. Would you please give us a moment?

I promise to keep my silence while you two have a talk.

Please. Theres something I need to say to Jin alone.

But what if something happens to you again?

Ill be just fine. You wouldnt have to worry.

Jin.

Eugene replied with a start at Patricks call. Yes?

If your mother happens to swoon again, dont fluster and just shout for help at once. Ill tell someone to stand watch by the door.

Yes father.

Eugene barely managed to address him accordingly after squeezing out the voice from her throat. Patrick didnt sense any oddity as he regarded that his daughter was only being nervous as she always had been in the presence of her mother.

However, should the conversation have prolonged any longer, he most definitely would have sensed that there was something odd about his daughter. There simply werent any chances for him to enjoy the joy of reuniting with his daughter as he was too preoccupied on looking after his wifes frailty after her collapse.

Stop making a fuss and just leave us. Dana made everyone leave the chamber including her husband and all the servants. In the end, it was only the mother and daughter who remained in the room.