Clupter 34
Everyone was stumped by Hugh’s imexpected arrival
Rachel broke into acold sweat, unable to utter a single word in response. She only wanted to stop Amber’s memorial from entering the family chapel–once it was placed inside, she would never have a place in the Jansen family records.
But she never intended to provoke the Larson family
The Jansen family members were just as stunned, though Howard was the firstto react.
_|||__“Oh, Hugh! What brings you here at this tame? I wasn’t prepared for your visit”
Hugh raised an eyebrow, his gaze tumingley. “You weren’t prepared, yet you dared to block my mother in law’s memorial from entering the family chapel? if you had prepared, would you have shut me out too?”
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Howard’s face tumed pale. He immediately showed Rachel aside.
“What are you doing standing there? Serena’s mother was my first wife. If anyone’s memorial deserves a place in this family chapel, it’s hers, not yours!”
Rachel’s face turned red with humiliation. She covered her face and ran off, seething with anger.
However, Howard quickly plastered on a dawning smile and hastly urged Serena to place Amber’s memorial inside.
Watching her father’s quick change in demeanor, Serena telt a bitter ache in her chest.
This was the man her mother had wasted years of her life on. He wasn’t worth it at
She was momentarily lost in thought when she felt the weight of Hugh’s hand on her shoulder. His voice was calm but firm. “I checked. This is the best time for her. Go ahead, bring Mom’s sensorial in ”
She thought, “This is the best time, Mom.”
With that gentle push, Serena carried the memorial into the family chapel
She turned back to glance at Hugh and noticed his usual crisp suit was slightly wrinkled–he had clearly rushed over just to stand up for her. And he had called Amber “Mora” too….. “Thank you, Hugh,” she said with a smile and carried Amber’s memorial into the family chapel
Hugh watched as Serena carefully placed Amber’s memorial on the altar, feeling a slight sense of relief.
Beside him, Chandler said softly, “The company is urging for your return.”
“Let’s go.” Without another word, Hugh turned and leir briskly. It was as if he had come solely to stand by Serena’s side.
Howard watched the seme unfold, a calculating glint flashing in his eyes. Hugh cared about Serena far more than he had expected. If he could take advantage of that, the Jansen family could benefit greatly from this connection.
The family chapel doors slowly shut.
Hugh had already left the jansen residence. Meanwhile, Serena followed tradition, kneeling before the memorial for an hour and offering her prayers throughout the day. The Jansen family had already dispersed, leaving her alone in the silent family chapel.
She remained devout in her prayers–until a sudden flicker of light in the corner caught her attention. Before she could react, flames surged toward her. Instinctively, she raised her arm to shield herself “Ah=”
A sharp pain seared through her arm. She stumbled backward, eyes widening as the fire rapidly engulfed the entire chapel. The flames spread too fast. “The memorial!” |
“Rena!” Zach’s voice rang out from the side entrance.
Before Serena could grab Amber’s memorial, Zach grabbed her arm and yanked her away. “It’s too dangerous! We need to get out of here now!”
“No! My mother’s memorial is still in their—‘
“Are you kidding me? This isn’t the time to care about some damn memorial!”
During his time in Javon City, Zach had investigated everything
Serena wasn’t just some orphan. She was the heiress of the Jansen family. She hadn’t come back to Javerton City to abandon him. She had come home.
He had come today knowing Serma was bringing her mother’s memorial into the family chapel.
Originally, he just wanted to talk to her, liut the moment he arrived, the family chapel was already engulfed in flames.
Right now, nothing else mattered. Zach grabbed her arm and held on tight. “Your life is more important!TM “My life?”
