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”
asked, “What’s up?”
“Tomorrow, I’m taking Tahlia back to Rosenberg.”
tensed up immediately, “You’re
our grandparents and father. Then, I need to sort out my grandma’s belongings. I’ll be back in Riverton
work and
handle all this. The company has some major projects that need your attention. Without you, everyone
Marcus said, “Cornelia!”
lose their ability to be independent. I don’t want to
said, “You’re not relying on me. I need you. Today, without you by my side, I couldn’t focus on work at all. You’re all
I’ll be back as soon
“Come, I have
Marcus, she felt something tugging at her dress. Looking back, she saw a cute little boy had grabbed her hem. With his big eyes on her, the
and his soft voice nearly melted Cornelia’s heart.
quickly squatted down, “Did you lose
pouted, looking like he was about to cry, “I woke up and couldn’t find my mom
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