Chapter 66. Investing

Later that night, Avita sipped a cup of hot chocolate while listening to Lucilla enthusiastically explain her day. 

Avita's envy grew as she witnessed the happy scenario between her stepmother and stepdaughter. She watched the mother and daughter enviously until they eventually turned their attention to her. 

"So, Avita, I heard you're going to start a poultry and garden project at your new house?" Felicia asked, intrigued.

Avita smiled at Felicia and sweetly replied, "Yes, I will begin working on the project as soon as I return home." 

Felicia studied Avita with an unreadable expression before saying, "Does it make you happy?" 

Her eyes widened when she was questioned in this manner. She hadn't expected to hear this type of question from Felicia. Felicia relaxed when she saw Avita's expression.

When Avita noticed that Felicia was still waiting for a response, she replied truthfully, "Yes, it does. My childhood ambition was to