Alluring Mask - ENGLISH VERSION

CHAPTER 27

CHAPTER 27

I quietly observed the Meadows family as they arrived at Atlas' villa. We were in the dining area having dinner. Our first meeting was already being discussed, as they would now be my family.

"Nice to meet you again, Ms. Hexia," Mr. Meadows greeted me with a smile.

"Nice to meet you too, Mr. Meadows," I replied politely.

"You can call him, Papá. I can't wait to see you after your surgery, Mi hija. You can also call me, Mamá. We're already a happy family here. I know you're still uncomfortable, but we're willing to wait for you until you're comfortable with us."

I returned a small smile to the lady and glanced at Atlas, who was quietly eating on my left while Oceanus was on my right. They were both busy with their food, and I didn't know how to prolong our conversation with the Meadows couple.

"T-thank you for understanding, Mrs. Meadows—" I looked at Atlas when he nudged me lightly.

"Call her Mamá. Just do what they want, Hexia," I heard Atlas whisper to me.

I swallowed hard at his words and looked back at the couple in front of us while eating.

"Mamá."

The couple smiled widely and continued eating. When they finished, Oceanus cleaned up our dishes instead of me. Since it was Atlas' order, there was nothing we could do.

We went to the living area and continued the conversation... if there was anything to talk about. Atlas explained the surgical procedure to me and mentioned that he had contacted a skilled doctor from Thailand. According to him, the doctor was already on a plane and would soon be landing at the airport.

I joined the Meadows couple in choosing the changes I wanted to make to my face. They had suggestions, but they didn't force me if I didn't like them.

Days passed, and the day I had been waiting for finally arrived. I was lying on a bed, being wheeled into the operating room. I looked down at the IV drip in my left hand. My fingers trembled nervously, but I tried to ignore it.

"Don't be nervous, I know you can do it. Good luck, Hexia," Oceanus said to comfort me. "Just think, you'll be even more beautiful when you wake up," he joked.

He was the one who accompanied me because Atlas was at an exclusive auction event. I also found out last night from Oceanus that Atlas had another black market he was going to visit.

"Thank you, Oceanus," replied softly.

He stayed outside after I entered the operating room. I sighed and closed my eyes as my nervousness grew.

"I'm going to put you to sleep, Ms. Hexia. Don't worry, you're safe in your doctor's hands. Advance congratulations, Miss."

"Thank you," I replied with a smile.

They did what they needed to do. I kept my eyes fixed on the ceiling of the operating room, inhaling the substance covering my nose to help me fall asleep. The effect was quick, and my eyelids began to feel heavy.

After this, everything will be fine... When I wake up, I will be Valentina Imara Meadows.

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One year later, after the surgery...

I unconsciously looked at the red ring tattoo on my right pinky finger. I got it as a gift to myself for my 25th birthday last month. Since we were all so busy with work, we didn't have time for a big celebration, so I decided to do this instead.