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.

with you instead, hmm?

“No need for that!”

But quickly, her feelings of disappointment were replaced by feelings of coldness. Ysabelle thought to herself, ‘Meredith Leighton,

could then finally stop

was startled at the news

mostly glad that Alayna was finally

that he married into Alayna’s rich family. Plus, he had always been worried that his assets would be

about Alayna’s passing, Marvin

at the corner of a corridor. With a gloomy face, Marvin walked over to her. “Meredith

blooded father. Even though Marvin was her father or the fact that they lived in the same city, or how desperately she needed money, Meredith had never once thought of asking him for

more than anyone, more than Josiah did. Her face was already wet

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