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.

is that you?” the

are you?” Brittany didn’t recognize the

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

a warm smile, “Did you

There’s a professional who comes around.

someone had been routinely cleaning the yard. He

“A professional

flashed an image of a handsome face, but she quickly dismissed the thought. It

Brittany’s discomfort, the man decided to leave

gates, Brittany entered the

Granny had left it. Even the lotus pond was

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

had been sudden. Her funeral was

graveyard, Brittany and

and fresh flowers scattered around

placed some fruits and flowers, “Daniel, say

to his great-grandmother in his small, childlike

him to bow three times,

the grave and was silent for a

leave, she remembered Granny’s favorite dish, which was a pot of

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