Chapter 979
Cornella gave a nod, “I love it! This is the first house I’ve bought with my own blood, sweat and tears.”
Marcus gently patted her head, “If you want, you can have even more houses in the future”
Cornelia smiled, “I came to Riverton before I even turned eighteen, and after all these years, I finally have my own place here. I can settle down now. But, my beloved grandma is gone forever.”
Marcus said, “Look up at the sky.”
Obediently, Cornelia lifted her gaze to the night sky. The weather was clear and a few stars were visible, “What am I looking for?”
Marcus said, “See that brightest star? That’s your grandma. She’s become a star and is watching over you from up there.”
Cornelia knew it wasn’t possible, but she hoped her grandma really had turned into a star. That way, whenever she missed her, all she had to do was look up. She softly called out his name, “Jeremy”
“What’s
taking
tensed up immediately, “You’re going back to
said, “I’m taking Tahlia to see our grandparents and father. Then, I need to sort out my grandma’s belongings. I’ll
sort out work and go with you to
handle all this. The company has some major projects that need your
Marcus said, “Cornelia!”
I just don’t want to be overly reliant on you. If one person relies too much on another, they lose their ability to be independent.
not relying on me. I need you. Today, without you by my side,
argue, “I understand. I’ll be back as soon as possible, back to
her hand, “Come, I have something to
dress. Looking back, she saw a cute little
his soft
and quickly squatted down,
looking like he was about to cry, “I woke up and couldn’t find my mom and dad. Did they
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