Chapter 84 – Until You Say Sorry Novel

Niamh smiled back. “I heard that it’s Miss Montgomery’s birthday today, so I came here bearing gifts.”

Nevaeh’s expression changed into one of surprise. “How did you know it’s my birthday today? We’re not that familiar with each other, so how could I receive your gifts?”

In her mind, she could not help but think back to her engagement with Kendrick three years ago. Niamh had also appeared similarly, claiming to have come bearing gifts. In the end, the engagement ceremony did not conclude. She certainly did not want her birthday to be ruined in the same way.

Niamh looked at Kendrick and smiled. “I know because someone cares for you a lot.”

Hearing that, Nevaeh glanced at Kendrick, thinking that he was the one who told her.

Even if she was not happy that Kendrick was close to that woman, those words still made her feel quite happy.

Niamh’s next words rained on Nevaeh’s parade very quickly. “Yes, I’m obviously referring to your mother.”

“What?” Nevaeh looked like she had been slapped in the face. “What does this have to do with my mom?”

“Yesterday, your mother came to my shop to buy two sets of jewelry for you.” Niamh explained calmly.

Nevaeh finally understood, but she had lost her smile.

Looking at the scene, Eloise and Sean exchanged a look. “What did Nevaeh call Niamh? Miss Quinn?”

Sean was also filled with doubt, not knowing what was happening. The moment they saw Niamh face Nevaeh, the two of them immediately walked over as they were afraid that Niamh would do something to Nevaeh.

Upon walking closer, they heard Kendrick say to Niamh, “Since you’re here, come in and have something to eat.”

“No! How can we let that woman into our home?!” Sean hurriedly shouted.

Niamh ignored the wave of hurt and continued smiling while looking toward the source of the voice.

In front of her were her mother and father, but they were staring at her with even more intense hatred than three years ago.

Niamh suspected that she must have accumulated a lot of bad karma to warrant being tortured so much in this life.

“These two must be Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery? Let me introduce myself, I’m Vera Quinn.” She smiled as she offered her name card.

Eloise and Sean looked over the name card before sizing Niamh up with a suspicious gaze once more.

“You’re not Niamh? How could that be? How could two people look so alike?” Eloise mumbled.

Sean had his doubts as well. “You’re called Vera?”

“Yes.” Niamh nodded earnestly. “This is my first time in Glendale.”

“Impossible!” Eloise denied it, staring at Niamh. “How could there be two people who look so similar in this world?”

“There are many miracles in the world. I heard that the two of you managed to find your long lost daughter after over 20 years, isn’t that a miracle as well?” Niamh asked with a smile.

Eloise did not know what to say to that and merely smiled coldly. “Niamh, stop lying! You never died! Back then, you were just putting on a show for us in order to ruin Kendrick and Nevaeh’s engagement! With your sudden appearance today as well, it’s obvious you’re trying to do the same thing. Niamh, you’ve never changed. How despicable…”

“Enough.” Kendrick suddenly interrupted angrily, his tone extremely harsh.

Eloise was shocked into silence and looked at Kendrick in surprise. She saw that Kendrick’s face was ice- cold as if a layer of frost had formed over his features.

“I don’t want to hear anything like that again.” He looked at the innocent-looking Niamh. “They’re clearly two different people. You should be careful of how you speak. Respect others and respect yourself as well.”

“Mom, Dad, Kendrick’s right. Miss Vera really isn’t Niamh. Niamh left us forever three years ago…” Nevaeh faked a tear when she said that. Then, she introduced them, saying, “Mom, Dad, she’s Vera Quinn. I’ve met her before. She’s completely different from Niamh and they’re clearly separate people.”

Eloise and Sean’s expressions changed as they apologized to Niamh. “Since Nevaeh and Kendrick have said so, then it must be true. Please forgive us, Miss Quinn.”

Nevaeh smiled. “I’m already quite used to this.”

Eloise and Sean paused awkwardly. “Since Miss Vera is friends with Kendrick and Nevaeh, then please come inside and witness Kendrick’s proposal to Nevaeh.”

“Very well.” Niamh smiled, sending a meaningful look toward Nevaeh. “This is the present I picked out for Miss Montgomery. I prepared it in a bit of a rush, but I hope you’ll like it.”

Nevaeh wanted to reject it, but to keep up her gentle appearance, she accepted Niamh’s gift with a smile. “Thank you.”

After that, she pulled on Kendrick’s sleeve. “Kendrick, let’s go in. We shouldn’t keep the other guests waiting.”

“Indeed, the two of you head inside first.” Eloise and Sean urged, their expressions full of happiness. “Make use of the happy occasion today and quickly set a date for your marriage.”

Nevaeh smiled shyly at Kendrick. “Kendrick, I can finally marry you and become your bride.”

Looking at Nevaeh’s smiling face, Niamh shot them a gentle smile as well.

As they returned to the garden, quite a few gazes fell onto Niamh, all of them trying to guess her status and origin.

Sensing all their attention on Niamh, Nevaeh started to get unhappy.

Seeing that Kendrick did not seem to be willing to propose today, Nevaeh had an unsettled feeling. It would be quite embarrassing if it did not come to pass today.

With that in mind, she turned to Eloise and Sean before saying, “Mom, Dad, I’m feeling a bit unwell. I want to go back to my room to rest.”

Eloise and Sean walked over, full of concern for her. “What’s wrong? Are you alright?”

“I’m okay. Could the two of you take care of the guests?” Nevaeh smiled gently. “Kendrick, could you accompany me back to my room?”

Kendrick did not agree immediately. Instead, he looked at Niamh. “Miss Vera, please make yourself at home. I have something to see you about later.”

Niamh smiled and nodded.

Staring at that scene, Nevaeh turned around and headed inside with a dark look on her face.

Looking at the retreating backs, Niamh calmly made a move as well.

No one minded her, and even her own parents did not spare her a glance.

Niamh walked through the luxurious courtyard alone, admiring the scenery around the villa as she stepped on the pavement.

Even if it was not the greatest of mansions, it was still significantly luxurious and splendid.

If it was not for the mistake that happened over 20 years ago, this would have been the garden where she grew up in.

Niamh did not know how she was lost all those years ago but wondered if it was just her fate.

However, she knew very clearly what her goal was today.

She walked for a while, then slipped into the house when no one was paying attention to her.

The moment she stepped inside, Niamh could hear the chilling sounds of a crying woman.

Niamh was once on the brink of death herself, so she did not carry a shred of fear in her, only curiosity. She wondered why someone was hiding in the corner, crying away at this time.

Following the voice, she spotted a middle-aged woman wiping away her tears in the corner. In her hands was a photograph.

“Brittany, oh my Brit…” The woman continued sobbing.

Brittany?

Niamh immediately thought of Brittany Montgomery.

“Brit, today should have been your birthday, but you were murdered by that despicable woman, Niamh! That woman deserves to die. You were so kind and smart, you shouldn’t have left so early…”

It was Brittany Montgomery.

That woman was certain that Niamh was Brittany’s murderer.

What Niamh could not understand was why she was sobbing so much for Brittany?

Looking at her attire, she did not seem like a servant of the Montgomeries, and neither did she look like a guest, so who was she?

Niamh did not have the chance to think about it. She hurried upstairs when she saw that the woman was wiping away her tears and preparing to leave.

Before she could clear the mystery in her head, Niamh heard Nevaeh’s voice coming from inside one of the rooms.

She walked toward the room and stood outside. She did not know how Nevaeh did it, but she heard her voice shout out in elation, “Kendrick, I’m so happy. Marrying you is my greatest wish in life!”

It would seem that Kendrick really was going to propose to Nevaeh, and they were going to be married quite soon.

“I’ll definitely fulfill my promises.” Kendrick’s voice followed, sounding like someone who always kept their promises.

Niamh felt like those words were grating against her ears. ‘Kendrick, when have you ever fulfilled your promises to me?

‘You destroyed everything that I waited and hoped for from you for over ten years. You even wanted to end my life in the end, and yet here you are, living a happy life with another woman.

‘I won’t allow you such happiness.’

Niamh clenched her fists, quickly hiding when she heard the sound of approaching footsteps.

“I’ll go downstairs first. You should wipe away your tears and redo your makeup before coming down.” Kendrick walked out of the room.

Once he went downstairs, Niamh returned to her original spot.

When she looked inside, she quickly spotted Nevaeh doing her makeup in front of the dressing table with a victorious smile on her face.

As she enjoyed herself, she suddenly remembered something and turned around to unwrap the present Niamh had given her.

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