Chapter 171

Biting down on her lips, Ysabelle went on, “Oh, and one more thing, Josiah. Meredith’s mom just passed away and I don’t think she’d be able to come home for the time being. Please be understanding of her situation.”

Josiah who was about to go through some of his work felt his heart sink at Ysabelle’s words. Looking up at her, he asked, “What did you say?”.

“I just heard from my dad earlier. He received a call from the hospital saying that Meredith’s mom is dead and my dad is required to be present at the hospital for some after-procedures. I’m guessing that Meredith won’t be coming back here to serve you. I came here to tell you that.”

Meredith’s mother was dead? But there were no signs at all.

Josiah could somewhat imagine how devastated and heartbroken Meredith was.

Of course, he was not entirely concerned about Alayna. What made him uncomfortable were Ysabelle’s words – that Meredith would not be coming back to the Shelby residence.

let me stay here with you instead, hmm? I’m sure I’d take better

“No need for that!”

the study room. Watching Josiah as he left without any hesitation, Ysabelle felt a flicker of disappointment. But quickly, her feelings of

the picture, Ysabelle could then finally stop worrying about Josiah

Leighton was startled at the news of Alayna’s

was mostly glad that Alayna was

insecure about the fact that he married into Alayna’s rich family. Plus,

the hospital called to inform him about Alayna’s passing, Marvin was the first to rush to

corner of a corridor. With a gloomy face, Marvin walked over to her.

they lived in the

she knew that her own father wanted her dead more than anyone, more than Josiah did. Her face was already wet with tears. Scoffing, she

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