Chapter 1945

Graham’s heavy coughing echoed through the ancestral temple, a result of days spent in reciting the scriptures.

For days, Graham had knelt from afternoon till morning, and he felt the strain on his knees.

He winced as he rubbed them, trying to alleviate the pain.

Observing his every move, Nala pushed the door of the ancestral temple open and entered.

Graham’s hand faltered briefly upon hearing Nala’s high-heeled shoes clicking against the floor.

He then elected to ignore her presence and continue with his task.

Nala approached him, squatted, and studied him.

“Aren’t you Lucinda’s brother, Mr.

Simmons? Why is she treating you so cruelly?”

Graham remained focused on his writing, disregarding her inquiry.

Nala sighed and said, “I understand it’s a family matter, and I shouldn’t pry.

you endure such suffering

give

Lucinda mention

she’s directing her

Graham’s hand abruptly paused.

at her as if to

maintained a low profile at Peace Mountain without concerning himself

world, his authoritative presence remained

continued, “Lucinda’s treatment of you is disrespectful and

Don’t you resent her?”

Lucinda could clearly hear the one-sided conversation, and her heart grew heavy with the weight of

Lucinda refrained from entering.

outside, quietly absorbing the scene within

his head, squinting

expression, a labyrinth of

the pen aside, he massaged his

a deep tone,

frowned, “You’re

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