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.

you instead, hmm? I’m sure

“No need for that!”

without any hesitation, Ysabelle felt a flicker of disappointment. But quickly, her

of the picture, Ysabelle could then finally stop worrying about

Leighton was startled at the

he was mostly glad that Alayna was

always been insecure about the fact that he married into Alayna’s rich family. Plus, he had always been worried that his assets would

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

of a corridor. With a gloomy

Marvin was her father or the fact that they lived in the same city, or how desperately she needed

her dead more than anyone, more than Josiah did. Her face was already wet with tears. Scoffing, she said, “Marvin Leighton , why should I be dead when you are still

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