Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2248

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 2248

As Jessica busied herself with some of Liam’s matters, a group of relatives hovered anxiously over her shoulder. They seemed to be on the lookout for something else.

“Jessica, how are your parents’ assets going to be split?”

“That’s right, Jessica, since you’re the only child, they should have left everything they own to you, shouldn’t they?”

“Um, Jessica, our family business has recently run into a spot of trouble. Will you be able to help us out?”

Jessica found herself suddenly overwhelmed with a surge of requests for financial aid. Wryly, Jessica pondered to herself, Why are all these people actually here for? To grieve? Perhaps merely to borrow money? Jessica felt a sudden chill in her heart, as if icy fingers had suddenly reached out and grabbed it.

“Jessica, our family is facing some difficulty as well. We’re all family here, aren’t we? You won’t be able to spend all that money by yourself anyway. Help us out a little.”

Jessica felt her blood turn cold. She suddenly developed a sense of loathing for the feverish, groping crowd surrounding her.

How could those who claimed to be her own family make such requests at a time like this? Shouldn’t they have been comforting her? Shouldn’t they be mourning for the departed, rather than their own financial losses?

“Here, Jessica!” Larry suddenly bellowed.

not relinquish their hold so easily. Jessica was still considerably naive and would not quite know how to defend herself

demanded in a low voice as she

Ignore them,” Larry said easily, giving Jessica an encouraging

Jessica looked

anything yet. I’ll explain to you afterward. Go on

“Jessica, we’re starting!”

time!” The urgent cries from Jessica’s relatives came, forcefully hauling

“Coming!” Jessica yelled back.

only by the occasional ripples

Mom. Rest in peace. Don’t worry about me. I’ll live a good

Tears rolled down her cheeks unchecked, framing Jessica’s face in a portrait of

parents. They were well and truly gone now. Within a few

a deep breath, she scattered the ashes

roared overhead. Without any warning, torrents of rain began pouring down

“It’s raining! Let’s go!”

a small child’s concerned voice faintly over the

Let’s go home. This

that woman?”

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