As Anna hugged her, Elena's mind filled with old memories from her past life—memories that still made her chest ache. She remembered how, after their mother passed away, everything in the Ashford family had started to fall apart. Evelyn had always been the heart of the family, but when she died, the house felt empty. Reginald, their father, was lost in grief. He stopped paying attention to the business and barely seemed to notice what was happening around him.
That was when Anna stepped in. She acted so caring, saying she wanted to help the family during a difficult time. She started taking on more and more responsibilities at the Ashford Group, always with a gentle smile and soft words. When board meetings happened, Anna was there, comforting their father, making decisions, and slowly taking control. She played the part of the loving, dependable daughter so well that even the people closest to the family believed she had the best intentions.
