Chapter 739 Clues About Mother
Katherine had never heard of this painting either.
"Then how did you discover this painting?"
Bernard replied, "At a friend's house. When I saw it, the ink was still not completely dry."
Katherine's eyes narrowed. "Do you think this painting is by Lotus herself?"
Bernard nodded solemnly. "Lotus's style and handwriting can be imitated, but Mom had a small habit that outsiders wouldn't know about."
Katherine, with vague memories of her mother, looked at Bernard curiously, "What habit?"
Bernard explained, "When Mom painted, her grip on the brush was very standard, but when she signed her name, her hand would relax and rest on the paper, often smudging some paint.
When she signed, the paint on her hand would leave a C-shaped mark next to her signature.
Every time, Mom would be very frustrated and carefully wipe it off, afraid of leaving a trace, but she would forget and do it again the next time.
The painting I bought this time has a mark left by the side of her pinky finger at the signature, probably because it was a casual sketch done privately, and the mark wasn't wiped off."
At this moment, Billy, who was sitting in the passenger seat, handed a framed painting the size of an A4 paper to Katherine.
"Ms. Galatea, please take a look!"
Katherine took the painting and examined it closely. Just as Bernard had mentioned, she saw the distinct mark next to the signature!
At that moment, her hands were trembling.
The mark revealed the fine lines on the side of a hand. If Lotus were still alive, these lines would be Mom's handprints!
After so many years, she finally saw strong evidence that Mom was still alive.
With red eyes, Katherine looked up and stared at Bernard, "Why did your friend have this painting? And the ink wasn't dry? Does she know Lotus?"
Bernard frowned slightly, "That friend said the painting was done by her art teacher during a lesson at her house. The day I visited, the art teacher had just left after the lesson, leaving the painting behind."
Katherine asked urgently, "Did you ask your friend to arrange a meeting with her art teacher?"
Bernard's eyes darkened, "Of course, but unfortunately, I didn't meet the art teacher. At that time, the art teacher had taken another student out for a sketching trip and wasn't sure when she would return. My friend will notify me as soon as she comes back."
For the first time, Katherine took Bernard's hand, "When your friend contacts you saying the art teacher is back, please take me to meet her!"
Seeing Katherine's red eyes, Bernard looked at her with pity, gently raising his hand to stroke her head, "I'll definitely take you. That's why I came to tell you this news right away."
These three years had been tough for Katherine, raising three kids alone, with her husband not around. To put it bluntly, it was like being a widow.
Alex had been missing with no news, likely in grave danger. Bernard knew that no matter how much he persuaded her, Katherine wouldn't move on to someone else. Besides feeling sorry for her, he could only protect her well.
Now, with a clue about Claire, it was great news for both him and Katherine. She should know as soon as possible, giving her some hope.
Katherine looked down again, staring at Lotus's sketch for a while, feeling a bit calmer.
"By the way, Mr. Mitchell, I have an auction to attend tomorrow. I'm planning to bid on the Silvershade Vale land under the Melville Group's name. I've found out that the landowner is Cole Spencer, and he also owns a nearby plot that isn't listed for sale. The Melville Group is also interested in purchasing that plot. Do you know this Cole? Do you have his contact information?"
Hearing the name Cole, Bernard's expression darkened, and a hint of wariness appeared in his eyes.
Katherine keenly noticed Bernard's change in expression and asked curiously, "What's wrong? Do you have issues with Cole?"
Bernard shook his head at Katherine and then told her in a deep voice, "Cole is the name Brent used when he was in the country."
Cole was Brent? Katherine was stunned. "That land belongs to Brent?"
Bernard nodded affirmatively. "What time is the auction? I'll go with you tomorrow."
Katherine didn't hide it, "Tomorrow at 10 AM."
"Wait for me to pick you up in the morning. Also, tell the Melville family staff to bring the toys from the trunk inside for the kids."
Katherine absentmindedly responded, "Okay, thanks!"
Soon, a few servants from the Melville family came out to help bring the toys Bernard had bought for the kids inside.
Katherine thoughtfully watched Bernard's car leave and then looked down at the painting 'Whispers of the Forgotten Night.'
'With news about Mom, there should be some news about Alex too,' she thought.
The kids were very happy to receive the toys.
Charles hugged his share, his eyes bright, "Mommy, did Uncle Bernard buy these toys for us?"
Although Katherine hadn't acknowledged Bernard as her brother, she didn't mind the kids calling him that.
"Yes! He bought them for you and specially delivered them!" Katherine answered Charles and handed a big box to Julian, "This is yours."
Julian had been quietly watching. When Katherine handed him a big box of toys, he was surprised, "Really, is this for me?"
Katherine nodded, "Of course, it's for you! This isn't the first time he has bought toys for you. Why don't you believe it?"
Julian couldn't believe his eyes!
The box contained a deluxe set of excavator toys.
Even though he had plenty of toys at home, he had never received an excavator!
He always liked these dirt-digging vehicles, but Sophia wouldn't buy them for him, saying they were for lower-class people and that he shouldn't play with dirt.
Sophia always bought him high-end car models, which were boring and not fun for him.
Julian was very happy with the excavator toy set!
It turned out that life here could be so easy and happy!
After handing the dress-up toy set to Edith, Katherine called Bernard and had the kids thank him one by one.
Then she let the kids play by themselves and went aside to open her computer, searching for information about the person named Cole.
It turned out Cole was Brent! Summit Innovations Group had been selling off domestic assets recently. Sophia's return to the country was likely to help her father, Brent, handle these assets.
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