Rewrite Her Thrilling Life (Lillian and Sebastian) novel Chapter 629

**Chapter 629: Catherine’s Background**

Isabelle let out a soft, weary sigh, shaking her head as if to dispel the heavy thoughts clouding her mind. “She probably just needs some time to process everything,” she murmured, her voice tinged with empathy. “We may not fully understand what she’s going through, but it’s painfully clear that this has struck her deeply. I truly believe she has the strength to overcome this.”

As the two women departed, Sebastian extinguished the last embers of his cigarette, the smoke curling into the air like his swirling thoughts, before he turned to leave the dimly lit room.

Later that evening, in the grand yet somber Ravenwood Manor, the atmosphere hung thick with unspoken worries.

In the sitting area, the plush sofa cradled Sebastian as he regarded the two unexpected guests who had just arrived. “Is there something you need?” he inquired, his tone revealing a mix of curiosity and concern.

Merrick’s face bore the weight of fatigue and distress, his eyes shadowed with worry. “I want to see Lilian,” he stated, his voice grave and resolute. “She deserves to know about her mother’s background. I understand her state isn’t the best right now, but perhaps uncovering the truth will offer her some solace.”

Eric, standing beside Merrick, nodded in agreement, his expression serious. “That’s right. When Grandpa learned about Lilian’s situation, he was adamant about coming here immediately. We couldn’t dissuade him. He believes that revealing the truth about her mother might help her find some strength to fight through this.”

It wasn’t until I met you in Murica that everything clicked into place for me. You bear an uncanny resemblance to your grandmother, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that this coincidence held significance. So, I took it upon myself to investigate further. When I discovered your mother’s past and saw her photograph, I knew in my heart that she was my daughter. After arriving in Dracovia, I sought every possible lead about her, only to learn that she had already passed away. Amidst my sorrow, I felt a flicker of gratitude that you were still alive. Thus, I enlisted Sebastian’s help to obtain a sample of your hair for a DNA test. The results confirmed what I suspected: you are indeed my granddaughter, and your mother was my beloved daughter.

I initially yearned to embrace you and reveal this connection right away, but I hesitated. Your mother’s disappearance was shrouded in mystery. With the Philips family’s influence in Murica, it seemed unfathomable that we couldn’t find a single child. What I never anticipated was that your mother would be here in Dracovia. This revelation was beyond anything I had imagined. I began to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, but before I could uncover the truth, tragedy struck. Those ashes were the last remnants of my daughter’s existence in this world, and as her father, I feel utterly powerless for not being able to safeguard even that small trace of her.

Now that this secret is out in the open, I believe you have every right to know all of this. Whether you choose to resent me or feel anger towards me, I am prepared to accept that.”