During summer, the sky was already bright, though the sun had not risen at four in the morning.

It had been the eighth day since the passing of Shandie. Henrick was in the backyard burning joss paper for Shandie as he mumbled, “Shandie, I’ve come to burn some joss paper for you. You can rest in peace now. Please guard over our family when you’re up in heaven. Help me earn a big time. Make sure that Arielle and Vinson have a peaceful marriage. As for your mom, I’ll send someone to bring her over for her to pay you her last respect.”

Right then, Alfred came over.

“Mr. Southall, breakfast is ready. The car to the crematorium will be here half an hour later. You should go have some food first.”

“All right.” Henrick nodded before he asked, “Is Mrs. Southall almost here?”

“She should be here soon”

Just when the butler replied, a housekeeper came running over to report, “Mr. Southall, Mrs. Southall is here.”

Even before Henrick could reply, Cindy’s cry was heard. “Oh Shandie, my dear daughter!”

Henrick turned his head over and saw Cindy in a hospital gown.

compared to when she was just admitted to the psychiatric hospital. Even though Cindy had no

were born to

so, Cindy was still

time. His heart leap a beat at the

himself and went up to help Cindy up. “Stop crying.

Please be mindful of your

eyes, she tilted her head and

she said, “Rick,

vulnerable look softened Henrick’s

her head, both

who just arrived in the backyard, almost vomited her breakfast out upon seeing that

one was full of

contempt upon seeing that scene too.

nodded and went toward them with a smile on her

“Aunt Cindy.”

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