Chapter 289
Anna was not Ryan’s biological daughter. After her mother separated from Ryan, she had another man. What happened next was beyond his knowledge.
In Anna’s memory, her childhood happiness came very late. Before five years old, she had lived with her mother. After five years, her mother passed away, and she became a rubber ball between relatives. Until Ryan appeared, he took her back to the Bailey family and returned to her family. Only then did she know that she had a relative, a rich and powerful father.
Since then, Anna’s life had changed dramatically. She had become the little princess of the Bailey family. Ryan was really good to her. She had a brother, Sean, who loved her very much, and Edward’s support. Anna had always felt that he was happy and lucky.
So she didn’t blame her mother for keeping it a secret.
When she reached adulthood, everything was changing slowly, as if she could not avoid fate. Nelissa appeared, and her biological father also found her. All the misfortunes came one after another… Anna was still young at that time, and her only life-saving straw was Edward’er. But she did not dare to tell the truth. She could see that Edward’er did not like her. Although she was very kind to her, she did not like her.
Anna didn’t know how to change Edward’s mind. He looked back at her. She didn’t have the time to wait for him. At that time, her biological father had found her and had talked to her with her lawyer many times, asking her to go back.
In fact, Anna had noticed that her biological father’s background was not simple. He was not a decent businessman, but a person who could not be easily provoked. In his heart, Anna was also afraid that things would get out of hand and go to the Bailey family. In front of the Bailey family, he would expose that she was not the little princess of the Bailey family, but a fake… This was more unacceptable than anything else.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
She was Anna, who had been surrounded by people since she was a child. She didn’t want to end up in a situation where everyone looked down on her.
She wanted to preserve that little bit of self-esteem.
“I don’t have a blood relationship with Ryan. I’m not his daughter.” A few years later, Anna finally told the truth to Edward. She reached out to cover her eyes, and did not dare to look into his eyes. She pretended to be relaxed and said, “I really had no choice when I left at that time. My biological father only gave me two choices. How about I go with him, or he will ask someone to take me away. I’m afraid that you will know about it. I want to stay in the Bailey family all the time, but I don’t have this identity.”
“The paper can’t cover the fire, and one day you will know the truth. I don’t want you to hate my eyes, and I can’t face the questioning of the Bailey family. Ryan treats me well because I am his daughter, and he has always wanted a younger sister. You… you are also good to me because I am Anna. If one day I am no longer Anna, these people who are good to me will no longer exist.”
Anna sounded very lonely. She had cried for this many times in the past few years. Now she felt that there was nothing to cry about, but she still couldn’t help but feel melancholy in her heart.
Edward kept silent until the dishes were served on the table. Only then did Anna dare to look straight at him. Fortunately, there was no contempt in his eyes that she was afraid of. His dark eyes were sharp and deep, very profound and profound.
More than once, Anna had been mesmerized by Edward’s thoughts. She knew that this man was very shrewd, but the more he knew that he was dangerous, the more she admired him and could not extricate herself from him.
Finally, Edward asked, “Do you know anything about this?”
Anna was in a trance. He held the warm tea in his hand and drank it without saying anything.
There was a hint of understanding on Edward’s handsome face. He tapped the table with his long and slender fingers. As he had expected, Sean had already known the truth, but he had been hiding it for Anna.
That was why in those years, Sean fell in love with Anna as a man. After learning that Edward and Anna were engaged, he lost control and fought with Edward.
They all thought that Sean was ridiculous and lawless, and even fell in love with his own sister. He did fall in love with someone he couldn’t love. Anna could only be his sister, and only he could keep her. If it weren’t for his sister, Anna would have been driven away…
Sean had always loved Anna in pain. He loved her in pain while hiding the truth for her. Anna was his most beloved sister when he was young. He was also the first love he had fallen in love with in his youth.
It was both unforgettable and unforgettable, but he could not get it.
“Is he married?” Anna asked Edward’an softly. He was referring to Sean. Over the years, she had felt guilty about him.
Edward shook his head slightly and said simply, “No.”
Anna nodded in silence, and suddenly remembered an old saying, “Fate makes fools of people”. Why did the three of them, their childhood playmates, change now? It would be great if she were Ryan’s daughter. In this way, Sean would be a very good brother, and she would not have been separated from Edward for so many years.
Recalling Sean’s temperament, Anna asked Edward hesitantly, “Will you tell him that I’m back?”
Edward stared at Anna for a moment, then frowned and shook his head. Anna was delighted. Edward was still on her side. He had her in his heart.
Edward tapped his beautiful fingers and said his thoughts, “If he knew that you were back, the situation would be out of control. I shouldn’t have meddled in your family affairs, but since you have nothing to do with the Bailey family, there must be a lot of people involved. It’s not appropriate to make things more complicated now. It will be more difficult to clean up the mess in the future.”
Anna smiled. “You don’t want things to get out of control, or do you don’t want Nelissa to be implicated?”
Edward raised his eyebrows slightly and said directly, “I don’t think Nelissa should be implicated. From the beginning to the end, she doesn’t know much about this matter, and her responsibility is not in it. The reason why I don’t want the situation to be out of control is that I don’t want to see you and Sean hurt each other. Anna, I told you what I said clearly, not because I didn’t want to see you in a difficult situation. I will help you if I can, but I can’t give you more.”
Edward’s words were very well expressed. He and Anna were only friends.
Anna didn’t know whether he understood or not. She picked up her chopsticks and ate the delicious fish. Looking at the dishes on the table, she smiled and tasted every dish.
Edward still didn’t move his chopsticks. He was just looking at her, looking very handsome.
After tasting the fresh food, Anna put down her chopsticks. In fact, she had a bad appetite. She looked at Edward with a smile and said, “Speaking of which, Nelissa and I are quite fated, but it can only be regarded as bad karma. How could it be so coincidental that the girl that Sean brought back was her? I recognized her at a glance. She looks harmless, and even men can’t help but pity her when they see her. He probably likes her.”
As he spoke, Anna raised his eyes and stared straight at Edward’er. “Say, this girl’s temperament is somewhat similar to mine.”