"Dad, this is the gift I prepared for you. Do you like it?" Anna Hollis took out a small box, and Eleanor Hollis saw clearly that the box was exactly the same as the one she was holding. It seemed that Anna had bought the same tie clip. She didn’t think it was a coincidence, guessing that Anna did it on purpose. Nicholas Hollis, hearing Anna’s words, quickly opened the box with delight. "Anna, you’re so thoughtful, I really like it." Anna’s lips curled up as her gaze shifted to Eleanor. "Dad, big sis should have a gift for you too. I heard it’s quite unique. I wonder what it is. Sister, why don’t you take out your gift?" Nicholas’s eyes also turned to Eleanor, with a hint of expectation. Anna originally thought Eleanor wouldn’t dare to take out her gift, but Eleanor stood up, holding the same box. "Dad, happy birthday." Seeing the identical box, Nicholas showed a trace of surprise but didn’t say anything, still happily accepting it. The thorn she threw out was neither soft nor hard when hitting back, leaving Anna feeling unsettled but forcing a smile. "It seems big sis and I are really connected, buying the same gift." Eleanor smiled and said nothing more. Everyone present was not foolish; they could see that the two daughters probably didn’t get along. With so many gifts, why did they both pick the same one? They probably wanted the other to be embarrassed. However, they were all savvy people. No matter how the daughters didn’t get along, it was a family matter, so no one said anything. Not until the gathering was over did everyone compliment Nicholas a few times and then leave. After friends had left, Nicholas gave Anna a deep look, then rubbed his temples with his finger. "Anna, have you forgotten what I told you?" Anna’s hand tightened, a sheepish look on her face. "Dad, what do you mean by this?" "I’m not a fool. You deliberately bought the same gift as Eleanor and gave it to me before her, clearly intending to embarrass her. Don’t do that next time." He stood up to leave, but Anna’s voice suddenly rose. "Dad, I don’t know what you’re talking about. We just happened to buy the same gift. If I had known sis would give you a tie clip, I definitely wouldn’t have bought this!" As she spoke, tears had already started to fall. Nicholas’s eyes showed a trace of reluctance, and thinking about her injury, he could only sigh. "Alright, I didn’t mean to blame you. Everyone hurry back, I’m tired." Anna was furious, and when she got into the car, she was about to lose her temper again, but Rachel Lynch timely held her hand, giving her a look of patience. "Stop the car. I need to get something," Eleanor suddenly said, turning to look at Nicholas sitting beside her. "Dad, I’ll go buy something; you guys go back first. I’ll take a taxi later." Nicholas smiled, knowing girls liked to shop, so he didn’t stop her. At the mall, Eleanor checked her bag, glad she had her card before leaving. Since the gift was duplicated, she just had to buy a new one. After walking a few steps, she felt someone watching her. She turned around but saw no one. Eleanor furrowed her brow and suddenly quickened her pace. Could Anna have sent someone after her? With so many people in the mall, they shouldn’t dare make a move. She quickly entered the mall, cautiously observing her surroundings. A woman wearing sunglasses bumped into her. Eleanor, like a startled bird, jumped but quickly steadied the woman. "Sorry, are you alright?" The woman hastily adjusted her sunglasses, not speaking, but held onto her hand. Eleanor felt the eyes behind the sunglasses were complex, as if trying to express many things. She pursed her lips and released her hand. This woman was much older, and she was sure she didn’t know her. The woman’s voice was slightly hoarse. She gave Eleanor a deep look and then left. Eleanor was convinced that this woman had been following her. She stood there thinking for a while, finally shook her head, and bought a belt for Nicholas before going back. The departing woman was dazed as she stumbled into a nearby café. Once seated, her hands continued to tremble. Lately, many things had come back to her. After falling off a cliff, her twin sister had saved her, and she longed for the Hollis family to pick her up. But Alice had tried to kill her, and she was lucky to survive, only to wake and find out Alice was pregnant. Her husband had gotten another woman pregnant—it was a huge joke. She never went to find Nicholas again, nor did she return to the Hollis Family. Another man always took care of her, and she later married him. She resented Nicholas, this heartless man. She had thought he’d take good care of their daughter. Only yesterday, she learned Nicholas had sent their daughter to the countryside, leaving her to fend for herself for so many years! Rachel Lynch’s heart was filled with hatred. Her husband had conspired with her sister, not only framing her but also her daughter. She would not let those scoundrels go! Her fingers were pale with tension as she stared blankly at the coffee in front of her, not taking a sip. She had just seen her daughter but didn’t dare to acknowledge her. She removed her sunglasses and touched her face that had been scarred after Alice threw her into the river, where she was unconscious, injured by rocks and branches. Nicholas probably knew she was disfigured, so he didn’t want to find her again and brought Alice back. She laughed mockingly, sipping coffee slowly. Her current husband loved her dearly, regardless of her disfigurement. But women are vain, so she had surgery, but her appearance was somewhat different. Maybe even if Nicholas stood before her, he wouldn’t recognize her. Rachel smiled, thinking of Eleanor, her eyes reddening. Someday, mother and daughter would reunite. At this moment, Eleanor knew none of this. After taking the belt box home, she went to Nicholas’s study and handed him the box. "Dad, I bought another birthday gift for you." Nicholas was painting, and usually didn’t like being disturbed. But seeing it was Eleanor, he quickly put down his brush and came to her side. "No need to spend money; I really lack nothing. It’s the thought that counts." Official source ıs 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝓷𝓮𝓽 Eleanor still placed the box in his hands. "I’ve already bought it, so you should keep it." A trace of guilt flashed in Nicholas’s eyes, and he sighed.