With that, she pointed to the sky.

Sharon blinked innocently and asked, “Really?”

Shane hoisted Sharon into his arms and answered for Natalie, “Yes. Grandma has become a star, and you can see her at night. She’s the brightest one in the sky.”

“Dad is right.” Connor nodded.

He was smarter than Sharon, so unlike Sharon who did not fully comprehend the situation, he knew what death signified.

Thus, he did not mind dealing with his grief alone and hoped that Sharon could stay happy forever. After all, he had vowed to protect his sister for the rest of his life.

Since her parents and brother all said so, she believed them and stopped crying. After wiping her tears away, she giggled with delight. “Dad, I saw on TV that there are gods and goddesses. Is Grandma a goddess then? Is that why she’s become a star?”

“Yes.” Shane dipped his head and rubbed his forehead against hers.

Sharon giggled louder at that.

A small smile formed on Natalie’s lips when she saw how easily he managed to coax Sharon.

 

Jared arrived back in the country that night itself.

Natalie picked him up and brought him back to the villa.

 

he extended his hand somewhat cautiously. “Nice to

all mine.” Shane reached out to shake his hand, sizing him up

had a thin frame and stood at a mere height of five feet five. He looked like he would

have a seat.” Shane withdrew his hand and gestured to the

nodded and sat

both a glass of

her and took a small sip before speaking. “Nat, where

hospital,” Natalie

hand, he queried, “Then when should we

before answering, “I originally planned to deal with it after finding out the truth about Mom’s death, but now, I’m not even sure if her death

really no solid

a result, his grip on the glass tightened, and he found himself lost

who broke the silence. “While the police are still investigating, I’ve also ordered Silas to arrange for some people to look into the case. If all

news for us

Shane nodded. “Most probably.”

Natalie lowered her eyes.

the cause of Mom’s death will be revealed tomorrow. We’ll finally know if it was

your flight. You should get some rest,” Shane

Mrs. Wilson came over right then. “Mr. Smith, please follow

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