It was Kenneth. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, he was standing not too far away with a white towel in his hand.

"Kenneth?" Upon seeing her, a hint of surprise washed over Kenneth's face before he walked towards her.

"You're here to pay your respects to Bella, and you didn't even give me a heads up. If I'd known you were coming today, I would've stayed away." He offered a wry smile, then began to wipe Bella's headstone with the towel in his hand, gently and meticulously.

It was clear that out of all the headstones, Bella's was the cleanest. It was obviously tended to regularly.

you come here often?" Dorothy asked, observing how familiar he was

check on her," Kenneth replied after ensuring the headstone was spotless and then casually plucking a few

I've already said it's my own will, you don't need to feel obliged. Actually, I should be thanking Bella. Sometimes, I come here and talk to her when I'm feeling down or troubled. It's a way for me to relax." Dorothy lowered her eyes, "You really don't have to do this, Kenneth. I can't give you anything in return.” "Am I asking for anything? Dorothy, I've long since stopped wanting anything in return." Kenneth stood quietly in front

many years. If he were the type

disturb you any longer. Have a good talk with Bella. I'll drop the towel off at the storage locker and wait for you down below." "Alright." Dorothy nodded, watching Kenneth walk away, his figure

the headstone and

Whenever she called her mother Bella before, she would get a stern look for not calling Mom, yet Bella's hand would always reach

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