Even Oswaldo was unclear about what had happened back then, and Aurora was even more suspicious.
“Grandpa, was anyone with mom when she passed away?”
“I heard the day Victoria had a heart attack, there was only a maid at home. It was Mrs. Roberts who took Victoria to the hospital. She had been working in our family for many years, and she was a decent person, so no one ever suspected her.” Oswaldo recalled the events of that year, which were all quite mysterious.
“So you’re saying that when Mom died, none of our family was with her?”
“Your father was there too. Although he had gone on a business trip, he returned earlier than me. He might know some of the inside story,” Oswaldo said.
“What about my mother’s family?” Aurora had never seen her mother’s family as a child and didn’t understand much back then, but as she grew up, she found it strange that her mother’s family never appeared.
Where were they? Even if they didn’t come forward usually, shouldn’t they have shown up to mourn her death?
“Speaking of Victoria, it was also strange. When Magnus met her, she was seriously injured and seemed to have been traumatized. She couldn’t remember her past at all. Later, she and your dad fell in love and got married, and I liked her very much. It was because she was so good that Genevieve took advantage of her vulnerability. Remembering Magus’s lifesaving grace, she always stepped back…”
Thinking back made Oswaldo’s eyes reveal infinite sadness, and the photo revived the memory of that kind and gentle woman.
“If my mom was still alive, why wouldn’t she come looking for me?” Aurora caressed the photo, as if through the cold screen she could touch her mother’s gentle face.
“These are just our speculations. It’s unlikely that Mrs. Roberts could have deceived everyone.”
“Grandpa, where did Mrs. Roberts go afterward?” Aurora remembered that the maid was about ten years older than her mother. She was kind to everyone, especially to her and her mother.
“After Victoria died, she left too. After all, she was just a maid. I didn’t pay much attention, and Genevieve stirred things up back then, so I didn’t really keep track of it.”
“Grandpa, all the household staff’s backgrounds and addresses are registered before they start. I’ll go find the records. Maybe Mrs. Roberts knows the truth.”
Aurora was about to leave when Julian grabbed her back. “No rush. Let’s have something to eat first.”
Facing an anxious Aurora, Julian remembered Asher’s words. Aurora’s stomach condition required timely meals.
“Alright then,” Aurora reluctantly agreed and ate her meal, more like gobbling it down, nowhere near her usual elegance.
In less than a minute, she put down her cutlery and stated, “I’m done.”
Knowing her urgency, the two said nothing. Julian also put down his cutlery. “Mr. Montgomery, I’ll look after Aurora.”
“Go ahead.” Whether true or false, who could remain calm in such a situation?
Aurora hurried out the door, only to find Julian following her. “Did you finish eating?”
“Yes, I’ll take you back. Seeing you so distraught, I can’t be at ease,” Julian said, seeing Aurora like this for the first time.
She seemed to have lost her senses, her mind completely focused on this bewildering matter. Who knew what she was thinking?
“Alright, once this is sorted out, I’ll treat you to a big meal,” Aurora said as she settled into the passenger seat. Julian started the car.
Throughout the journey, Aurora’s mind was in turmoil, thinking about the events of the past years. “Julian, do you think my mom might still be alive?”
“Based on what you and your grandfather discussed, the timing of her accident was too coincidental. None of you were there, and that maid certainly was suspicious.”
Though the scenario sounded incredible, upon reflection, it wasn’t entirely impossible.
“Aurora, don’t get your hopes up too high. There are people in this world who look exactly alike. Strangers can resemble each other, not to mention your mom had lost her memory. What if the person in that photo is your mom’s twin sister? It’s all possible.”
Julian was worried that Aurora might think there was a turning point in this situation. What if it was just everyone’s speculation, and her mom had actually died long ago? Wouldn’t that just be false happiness?
To prevent Aurora from getting disappointed, Julian prepared her mentally in advance. Aurora nodded, “I understand.”
“The woman in the photo was wearing a black coat and black high heels. From her clothes, she seems to be living well, even though she was just accidentally in the background of the photo. But she clearly stands out from the people around her, which seems quite different from your mother’s image.”
Julian was very observant, catching the essence with just a glance, while Aurora and Oswaldo had only focused on her face.
“You’re right. My mom didn’t like black. Her coats were always white, beige, or pink. The woman in the photo looks very assertive, and even though it’s the same face, her aura is completely different from my mom’s.”
“That’s right. You need to be mentally prepared. There’s a very high chance that the person in the photo is not your mom. Even if it is her, she’s probably not the person you used to know. Her life has changed drastically.” Julian’s chilling words came.
“Mmm.” Aurora tried to calm herself. She understood why Julian was saying these things. It was simply to temper her expectations to avoid greater disappointment.
She looked out the window at the continuously passing cars, determined to find the truth, regardless of the outcome.
The car soon arrived at the Montgomery family’s villa. To prevent Genevieve from interfering, Aurora didn’t appear overly anxious.
This matter was still unclear, and it was unknown whether Genevieve was also involved back then. After all, she wanted her mother gone more than anyone, so she could rightfully move into the Montgomery family.
If this was related to her, now that she knew Aurora was investigating, she might destroy any evidence.
Before the truth was thoroughly revealed, Aurora had to be very cautious.
When she got home, Genevieve had gone to the beauty salon, Ivy was catching up on sleep at home, and Magnus was out playing golf. Luck seemed to be on her side.
Aurora quickly reached the archive room. Fortunately, there weren’t too many servants in the Montgomery family, and she soon found the records.
She hurriedly searched through them, but after going through the entire file, she couldn’t find any records of Mrs. Roberts.