Chapter: 1464

This issue had lingered in her mother's thoughts, and Norah had been determined to confront it since she first became aware of it.

Gilda retrieved the document from the upstairs safe, containing her excitement as she delivered it directly to Bernice.

The envelope was plain yellow and unmarked, yet it felt surprisingly heavy in Bernice's hands.

She untied the string around the envelope and slid out the contents.

She speculated if it might be Norah's pregnancy test. Was Norah accidentally pregnant with Sean's child?

Bernice's heart raced when she saw that the contents were about DNA test results.

Norah wasn't her child? That couldn't be. From the moment she first saw Norah, Bernice knew she was her daughter.

She quickly reviewed the report and reached the conclusion: “Norah and Huntley are blood relatives."

The report nearly slipped from her trembling hands. The name, often revisited in her memories, now caught her breath.

Her voice cracked, barely audible. "How did you learn about Huntley?"

Norah took a deep breath and detailed her recent encounter with Caylee in Silverdale.

Seeing tears beginning to form in Bernice's eyes, she gently touched her shoulder. "Mom, grandpa, and uncle miss you very much."

The mention of her family overwhelmed Bernice.

She remembered leaving her home years ago, shortly after her brother's first son was born. She had turned from her expected path for love, leaving behind the life she had known.

Back then, her father had been bursting with Life and energy. She couldn't imagine him now, frail and confined to a bed.

Since she left, her family had faced enormous changes.

Her throat tightened; she tried to speak but found herself unable.

What was she to say now? Should she seek forgiveness, or offer an apology?

Her defiance had brought so much suffering to her family. Despite her actions, they still longed to see her.

"Norah, did I make a terrible mistake?" Bernice covered her face, sobbing uncontrollably. "It's all my fault. The difficulties my dad and brother endured were all due to me. I shouldn't have left them. If only I had been compliant, none of this would have happened to the Frazier family.”

Norah embraced Bernice, offering comfort with a gentle pat on the shoulder. She empathized with her mother's deep remorse. The trials the Frazier family endured were not easily described.

Norah had previously softened the reality of the Frazier family's situation to spare Bernice worry, but the truth was evident to both of them.

"Mom, don't blame yourself. There's still time to make things right with them."

There was a window of six months remaining. Norah had assured Caylee that after resolving the Wilson family's matters, she would visit her grandfather's family in Surella.