The Forgotten Daughter

Helena was speaking while Valerie nestled against her mother's embrace. She radiated brightness and cheer, as if she had been nurtured in a world full of love. Not only Valerie, but even Vivian, despite her past marital struggles, had recovered well recently.

Not just them, but also their cousin Megan, and Victor's daughter, were all confident and energetic—typical young ladies of the Vance family