My Celestial Ascension

"A-Aisha… is that you?" Anna asked in a trembling voice, overwhelmed by emotions. Disbelief flickered in her eyes as tears threatened to fall.

Grace stood beside her, equally stunned, her hand flying to cover her mouth in shock as she stared at the familiar figure before her.

Aisha, meanwhile, was frozen in place, her gaze shifting between Anna and Grace. Her expression was a mixture of confusion and surprise as she took in their identical appearances—both of them bore a striking resemblance to her elder sister.

'W-Who are these two women? How do they know me? Are they… could they be my Big Sister's daughters? They have her hair and even her demeanor,' Aisha thought, her mind racing.

She continued to stare at Anna and Grace in stunned silence before taking a tentative step forward. However, her attention was momentarily drawn back to Gordon, still lying on the floor in his pitiful state.

From Gordon's disheveled appearance, Aisha quickly pieced together what had likely transpired before her arrival. She had a strong suspicion about why he was here and what his motives had been.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Seeing her gaze fall on him, Gordon's heart leapt with hope. Relief washed over his face, and a flicker of determination reignited within him.

'Thank God! I'm saved! Once I get out of here, I'll make sure this arrogant bastard pays for what he's done to me! Young Master Denise will see to it!' Gordon thought, a wide grin spreading across his face as he sensed an opportunity to escape.

But Aisha's attention didn't linger on him for long. She quickly dismissed his presence, shifting her focus entirely to Anna and Grace. Her eyes scanned them from head to toe, brimming with curiosity.

"W-Who are you two?" Aisha finally asked, her voice trembling with confusion. "What is your relationship with my Big Sister Anna Grace?"

Grace stepped forward, placing a comforting hand on Anna's shoulder as she sighed softly. "It seems she's confused, Anna. She's seeing us in our separate forms for the first time. She doesn't know the full truth about me."

"You're right, Grace," Anna replied with a gentle smile. "She only knows me. For her, you've never existed. Only our mother knows about you."

Anna walked toward Aisha, her smile warm yet filled with emotion. Without saying a word, she pulled Aisha into a tight hug.

Aisha stiffened at first, caught off guard by the sudden embrace. But as she felt the familiar warmth and tenderness in Anna's arms, her tension melted away.

'This feeling… it's just like the hugs my Big Sister used to give me…' Aisha thought, her eyes softening as a small smile graced her lips. Slowly, she returned the hug, the sense of familiarity filling her heart with unexpected comfort.

Yuan and his wives observed the unfolding scene with surprise etched on their faces. None of them had expected Anna and Grace to hail from one of the Ten Great Families—specifically, the prestigious Blank Family.

Yuan was already aware that his mother belonged to the Blank Family, but he had never realized the family's significant status as one of the Ten Great Families. This revelation left both him and Lily astonished.

"I never imagined our mom was a member of the prestigious Blank Clan… This is quite the surprise," Lily said, her voice tinged with disbelief as she watched Anna embrace Aisha, a woman who bore a striking resemblance to her mother.

"Me neither. It's definitely a lot to take in," Yuan replied with a soft smile, his gaze shifting to Grace, silently seeking an explanation.

Grace sighed softly, meeting Yuan's and Lily's expectant gazes. "Well, now that our younger sister has made an appearance, it seems Anna and I owe you both an explanation," she said with a faint smile, her tone calm yet tinged with emotion.

Taking a deep breath, Grace began recounting her past, unraveling the story that led to her becoming their mother. Yuan and Lily listened intently, their expressions shifting from curiosity to outrage as they learned about the betrayal and pain their mother had endured.

When Grace revealed that their grandfather had sold her because of her illness, Lily clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with anger.

"I'll kill that old goat if I ever meet him…" she muttered, her voice trembling with hatred and disdain.

"Calm down, Big Sis," Yuan said gently, pulling Lily into his embrace. He kissed her cheek softly, his touch immediately soothing her.

Lily's anger dissipated as she leaned against his chest, a small smile forming on her lips. Resting her head on his shoulder, she murmured, "Thank you, Yuan."

Yuan shifted his attention to Aisha, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before he murmured, "So, this is our aunt, Aisha… She's beautiful and looks so much like Mom Anna and Mom Grace. And also you."

"Indeed, she does," Lily added with a surprised smile, her eyes carefully studying Aisha's features. "I had no idea we had an aunt who looks so much like our moms. This is such a shock!"

Yuan nodded in agreement. "It's a surprise for me too," he admitted, his gaze still on Aisha. She was undeniably stunning, her features so closely resembling his mothers' that it left little doubt of their familial connection.

Grace, however, noticed the subtle shift in Yuan's expression and narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

"Are you having dirty thoughts about your aunt?" she asked, her tone sharp but teasing. "You've only just met her, and already you're thinking indecent things? You little pervert… Am I not enough for you?"

"Well, I can't deny the fact that she's a beautiful and sexy woman. Furthermore, she looks a lot like you and Mom Anna," Yuan said with a charming smile, pulling Grace into his embrace. He kissed her forehead gently as Grace wrapped her arms around his neck, snuggling into his chest. "But I love you and Mom Anna too much to let anyone else compare."

"I love you too, my darling," Grace replied with a tender smile, her voice soft as she nestled against him.

After a few moments, Grace pulled away, her expression shifting to a neutral one as she walked toward Anna and Aisha. Her calm demeanor masked her emotions, leaving everyone in the room—except Yuan and Anna—unable to discern what she was feeling.

"Well, Aisha, I didn't expect to see you after so long. I'm genuinely surprised to find you here," Grace began, her tone laced with curiosity and a hint of excitement. "How did you know we were in this room?"

Aisha, still puzzled, tilted her head slightly. "And who are you? You look like my sister, but I've never met you before…" she asked, her tone filled with curiosity and uncertainty.

Grace chuckled softly. "It seems she still hasn't figured it out, has she, Anna?"

Anna nodded with a soft sigh, her lips curving into a gentle smile. "Indeed. It seems we'll have to become one again to help her remember who we are."

Grace nodded in agreement before pulling Anna close. Suddenly, a radiant golden light enveloped their bodies, stunning Aisha, who watched in disbelief.

As the light faded, Anna and Grace had merged into a single person. The new figure exuded an almost divine beauty—her body more seductive, her curves more pronounced, and her presence commanding. Her hair was now split in color: the left side pure white and the right side jet black. One eye glowed a vivid red, and the other a striking blue, drawing Yuan's immediate attention.

Yuan's gaze lingered on her as if enchanted, his breath caught by her overwhelming allure. Anna Grace noticed his expression and chuckled, her voice warm and teasing. "Darling, behave yourself. I'll take care of you later, after the auction ends, okay?"

"I understand, Mom," Yuan replied quickly, nodding with a wide, excited smile.

Meanwhile, Aisha stared at Anna Grace, her expression frozen in shock. Her lips quivered as she struggled to form words, her disbelief palpable. "B-Big Sister Anna Grace? Is that… really you?"

Anna Grace smiled warmly, her eyes filled with affection. "That's right, Aisha. It's me, your big sister. Come here and give me a warm hug—I've missed you so much."

"T-This is unbelievable…!" Aisha murmured, her voice trembling. Without hesitation, she threw herself into Anna Grace's arms, wrapping her tightly in a heartfelt embrace. Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed uncontrollably, burying her face in her sister's shoulder.

"Stop crying. You're a big girl now," Anna Grace said with a chuckle as she hugged her younger sister tightly, gently stroking her head to comfort her.

Meanwhile, Gordon stood frozen, disbelief written all over his face. He felt as if he had stepped into an entirely different world. The situation was far from what he had initially anticipated.

'This is unbelievable! To think this bastard is from the Blank Clan? This is ridiculous… and absolutely disastrous!' Gordon cried inwardly, his hopes of escaping this predicament shattering into countless pieces.

'Is this the end for me? Am I going to die today?' he thought despairingly, his face reflecting the hopelessness of his situation.

A few seconds later, Anna Grace gently pulled her sister along and seated her on the sofa. With a warm smile, she turned to Yuan and Lily.

"Darling, Lily, meet Aisha—your one and only aunt. And Aisha, this is my son, Yuan, and my daughter, Lily," Anna Grace said with a proud smile.

She then gestured toward the other women present. "And these lovely ladies are my daughters-in-law. Except for this beautiful lady and her adorable daughter… perhaps one day they'll join our family too. But let's leave that discussion for another time."

Anna Grace's smile widened as she introduced Aisha to each of her daughters-in-law, ensuring her sister felt warmly welcomed.

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