When Jagoan inquired about his visit to the temple, Jagoan couldn’t help but be taken aback. He couldn’t quite fathom what Jagoan was getting at with his questions about his whereabouts and who he might be meeting. Jagoan, however, was no slouch. Since he was surprised, he decided not to conceal it. Instead, he responded with an astonished tone, “Young Master, how do you know?”
Jagoan responded nonchalantly, “You smell like incense.”
Suddenly, it clicked for Jagoan and a sense of relief washed over him. But he didn’t dare reveal his relief just yet. He smiled and explained, “I visited Lama Temple this afternoon. I had some free time, so I went to pay my respects.”
Jagoan nodded, without a trace of doubt in his mind. Jagoan held a high position within the Jagoan family and his role as the housekeeper afforded him a fair degree of freedom. It was entirely reasonable for him to take some time to burn incense and worship Buddha. As for the deeper reasons for his visit, Jagoan didn’t dwell on it. After all, visiting temples was a routine practice for Chinese people, akin to how Europeans and Americans frequented churches.
Maria, on the other hand, stole a few more glances at Jagoan. While she couldn’t quite pinpoint anything unusual, she couldn’t help but feel that Jagoan’s demeanor and overall impression didn’t align with someone who held strong utilitarian beliefs, often associated with Tibetan Buddhism. Most adherents sought wealth and power, a trait particularly common among celebrities who followed this faith. In Maria’s eyes, Jagoan didn’t quite fit that mold, which raised some questions.
However, Maria was human, not omniscient, so she dismissed her curiosity as mere speculation, as there wasn’t enough evidence to draw conclusions from a few exchanged words.
Meanwhile, Jagoan Jagoan interjected, addressing Jagoan, “Jagoan, how long do you plan to stay in Eastcliff this time?”
“I haven’t decided yet. The earliest I can leave is tomorrow afternoon. I’m thinking of visiting Jagoan Mountain in the morning to pay my respects to my
often you come here. Why not stay a few more
really. I won’t hide it from you. The main reason for my visit this time was to explore any clues or insights
quite grasped everything. Since you’re determined to uncover the truth, Grandpa supports your quest. Your parents rooms and study have been preserved exactly as they were twenty years ago. No one has touched their belongings.
***
popular temple was currently off-limits to visitors. Lily stood in the courtyard, inhaling the rich aroma of incense, her gaze fixed on the bright moon in the night sky.
one thought, her son Jagoan, whom she hadn’t seen for
Temple and the Jagoan family’s old residence were separated by a mere kilometer or two. It would take a ten-minute drive to reach the
now was not the right time to
the Young Master is only a few streets away right
today isn’t the closest we’ve been in these past twenty years. During Stefanie’s concert in New York, I sat in
remember that time very well. Your parents and siblings were all there. Any misstep
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