Chapter 698

“I will behave, I’ll study hard, and I will grow up to protect you.”

Daniel’s solemn promise brought a flush of emotion to Brittany’s eyes.

Leaving the hospital, Brittany decided to take Daniel back to her rural hometown.

When they arrived at Granny Dustin’s old place, it was already nightfall.

After five years, the yard was impeccably neat and clean.

Brittany was surprised.

After Granny passed away, all the servants had left. Who could’ve been taking care of the place then?

Daniel, still a child, was quick to shift his emotions.

Spotting the garden in the yard, he bolted towards it.

“Slow down,” Brittany called out, worried he might trip.

Just then, a passerby noticed Brittany.

Dustin, is that you?” the stranger asked, approaching

you?” Brittany

guess. I used to work here. When Donna Dustin passed away, I stuck around in the neighborhood,” the man explained.

“Did

me. There’s a professional who comes around.

seemed surprised. For five years, someone had been routinely cleaning the yard. He and the other locals

thought, “A

face, but she quickly dismissed

Brittany’s discomfort, the man decided to leave

through the gates, Brittany entered

it. Even the lotus pond was teeming

for a memorial. She called Daniel from the garden and they headed towards

been sudden. Her

the solemn graveyard, Brittany and

numerous offerings and fresh flowers scattered around

some fruits and flowers, “Daniel, say hello to your

and called out to his great-grandmother in his small,

was touched by his understanding. After instructing him to bow three times, she allowed him to

knelt in front of the grave and was

about to leave, she remembered Granny’s

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