Chapter 893

Brittany climbed the stairs.

Isaac had just stepped out of the bathroom. He has barely slept a wink in the past few days, leaving him utterly exhausted.

As Brittany approached, Isaac planted a tender kiss on her forehead. “Lie down with me for a bit?”

“Sure.”

Brittany had spent some time at Salter Manor before, and everything felt oddly familiar.

Once back in bed, sleep claimed Isaac almost instantly.

But Brittany was too exhausted to find rest. The words Grace had spoken on her deathbed and the will she had left behind haunted her thoughts, leaving her unsure of what to do next.

The matter of the poisoning had reached a conclusion.

Grace was gone, and with her, the will to dig any further seemed to vanish.

After a long contemplation, Brittany got out of bed and called Charles. “Drop the investigation into the institute.”

Grace,” Charles’s voice came through the phone, laden with concern.

“I’m managing.”

Grace had been frail for a long time. Don’t take it

death was not caused by

massaged her temples, “She’s gone. There’s no need to stir

pointed out, his

his words.

back to the bedroom and snuggled into Isaac’s

over the Salter family, leading Isaac and Noel to appear subdued for a long while,

devoted her time

rare weekend off, the family ventured to the countryside for some respite.

setting was refreshing, and Daniel was visibly joyful.

fishing gear, settled by the reservoir to fish.

nearby rocking chair, soaking up the tranquility. Bathed in the gentle sunlight, the family’s laughter and chatter painted a serene picture.

that brief interlude, Isaac’s mood

more demanding, keeping him at the office late

but unfortunately, Isaac had to handle the mess Marcel had left behind, resulting

and Isaac decided to postpone their wedding.

inappropriate, so Brittany suggested adhering to

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