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.

perceived that Jessica’s relatives, having sunk their teeth into her like a pack of hungry dogs, would not relinquish their hold so easily. Jessica was still

in a low voice as she slunk

you? Ignore them,” Larry said easily, giving Jessica an encouraging pat

 Confounded, Jessica looked up at Larry

any case, don’t promise anyone anything yet. I’ll explain to you afterward. Go on back, then. They’re waiting for you,” Larry

“Jessica, we’re starting!”

time!” The urgent cries from Jessica’s relatives

“Coming!” Jessica yelled back.

only by the occasional ripples formed by seagulls dipping into the

Rest in peace. Don’t worry about me. I’ll live a good life,” Jessica

Jessica’s hands felt unendurably heavy. Tears rolled down her cheeks unchecked, framing

savoring her final few moments with her parents. They were well and truly gone now. Within a few

Rest in peace,” Jessica repeated. Taking a deep breath, she scattered the ashes

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

“It’s raining! Let’s go!”

could hear a small child’s concerned voice faintly over

over? Let’s go home. This has nothing to do with us anymore.”

that woman?”

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