Sporting a smile Charles tried to suppress, Matthew's expression darkened. Knowing his grandmother must have something else on her mind, he set down his spoon and sighed. "Grandma, you didn't come all the way here just to chat about this, did you?"

Hearing Sophia wanted to visit the Anderson family, Matthew quickly caught on. Unlike the Santos family, the Andersons weren't really in their business circle. They had been close friends for ages, especially Sophia and Mrs. Anderson.

Tragically, twenty years ago, William Anderson, the family head, and his four-year-old daughter drowned during a family vacation. His wife, Chloe, wasn't present and suffered a mental breakdown afterward. William's father died shortly after from shock, leaving his mother, Olivia Anderson, to cope with the loss of her husband and grandson.

There was no funeral for the little girl because only William's body was recovered. In the vast ocean, the odds of such a young child surviving were almost nonexistent. Olivia, however, stubbornly clung to the belief that as long as her granddaughter's body wasn't found, she wasn't dead. That was what sustained her all these years.

As Olivia grew older and sicker, she'd been bedridden for nearly six months. She'd instructed her second son, Owen Anderson, to keep searching for his missing niece. But it had been twenty years. If they could have found her, they would have by now. How was it possible there was still no news?

"You know, Olivia used to teach you painting," Sophia reminded him. "Can't have that grumpy face when you see her later."

Matthew replied, "Got it."

The Anderson family's butler swung open the bedroom door. Inside, Olivia lay in bed, mustering a faint smile as Sophia entered. "Hey, Sophia."

Sophia grinned. "Hey! I brought Matthew to visit you."

"Mrs. Anderson," Matthew greeted respectfully.

Olivia glanced at Matthew. "You look familiar. You're Matthew, right? Wow, you've grown up so much since I last saw you as a little tyke. But some things never change—you never did smile much as a kid."

Sophia rolled her eyes. "That's just how he is, Olivia. You'll have to deal with it."

"I don't mind," Olivia said. "You know, if Sarah had lived, she'd probably be Matthew's age now. Sophia, don't fault the kid. For us, as long as they care for us, that's all that matters." Olivia had unwittingly reopened old wounds.

Sophia sighed. "You're right. But you need to take care of yourself. Owen is still searching for that missing child. Maybe they'll find her someday, and you'll see her again."

Olivia perked up and chatted with them for a while. Not wanting to disturb Olivia's rest, Sophia and Matthew left after half an hour.

On their way back, Matthew couldn't shake Olivia's sad look. He remembered her vibrant youth when her paintings were celebrated throughout the city and couldn't believe how tragedy had changed her. Despite his usual pragmatism, he still hoped for a miracle—that the Anderson family might find the missing child someday.

Sophia broke the silence, turning to Matthew. "Anything on your mind after seeing Olivia?"

Matthew's response was sincere. "Grandma, I'll be more attentive and spend more time with you."

Olivia's biggest regret was not having her granddaughter by her side for twenty long years. Matthew was determined never to let his own grandmother experience such a thing. But before he could finish, Sophia excitedly interrupted him.

Sophia exclaimed, "Who said I need you to keep me company! I want you to get married and have kids soon, so I don't die without seeing my great-grandchildren. And don't you dare have just two—have five, no, six kids!"

Matthew was lost for words.

At that moment, Valerie suddenly felt a chill down her spine at Arcton.

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