Lauren’s gaze was fixed on a spot for a long time.

“Before his wife passed away, she called me to her side. She told Oliver that after she’s gone, he should marry me and give me my rightful status. She said she had occupied my position for so many years, living a half-dead existence. She urged Oliver not to let me down.”

Lauren’s voice was hoarse and hopeless. I started to worry.

“She also said that Oliver can’t touch the current house or their savings. After all, they have a son, so those things will go to him. She asked me not to be angry and that she was being selfish. She said that once she’s gone and Oliver marries me, she can’t interfere anymore.”

I thought that his wife was wise.

"She mentioned the bracelet given by the Hansen family when they got married. She gave it to me, saying it was something only a true Hansen family daughter-in-law could have. She passed it down so I could be a part of the Hansen family..."

She looked at me as she blinked back tears. “Do you know w