Chapter 598

On a day shrouded in a veil of misty gray, a gentle rain began to fall from dawn, painting the world with a somber wash of silver

Yet sich weather seemed most fifting for a visit to the cemetery to pay respects to those who had departed

Evadne and Thaddeus fosend themselves once again at the grave of Cynthia. The couple busied themselves with laying flowers and tidying the site, their actions as heartfelt as if they were preparing for a Sunday roast with the matriarch herself

Though she lay in eternal rest, the loving care and deep remembrance from her son and daughter–in–law surely meant she was not lonely in her slumber

“Mom, Evadne and I have finally avenged you. Elspeth has been sentenced to death. The twenty year old injustice has at last drawn to a close. Thaddeus spoke to the gravestone, gupping Evadnes hand tightly. The mills of God grind slowly but exceedingly fine Mom may you rest in peace forevermore

The pair bowed deeply before the headstone

Suddenly the sound of approaching footsteps broke the stillness:

” Grandpa Evadine turned her face instantly brightening with joy

Thaddeus’s eyes narrowed.

away Hamilton sat in his wheelchair,

alive, the Windermere Estate was never without firsh blies, each one tenderly

in law, knew of Cynthia’s

was not lost on

help you up,” Murray began, but Hamilton firmly placed his hands on the armrests of his wheelchair and

exchanged surprised glances but relaxed upon seeing the old man stand

dignified air, Hamilton approached holding the lilies and looked at Thaddeus with a kind gaze “Do

slightly, his breath catching.

lip, visibly moved to the

health had declined, and he had almost always attended important events in his wheelchair. But now, to honor Thaddeus’s mother, he had made the exceptional effort to stand before

apologize. But I know that apologies now are meaningless to the departed. So rest assured that as long as I draw breath, I will take good care of Thaddeus. I will not let your only

welled up in Thaddeus’s eyes as he looked at his grandfather, never feeling any debt owed to him, nor seeing his own past sufferings

protection, he might well have fallen prey to Elspeth’s wickedness time and

has already appealed the verdict.” Hamilton asked

desperate flail Evadne replied softly,

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