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.

endure such suffering is

didn’t give her

“I once heard Lucinda mention something about

directing

Graham’s hand abruptly paused.

at her as if to issue a

profile

world, his authoritative

Nala continued, “Lucinda’s treatment

Don’t you resent her?”

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

Lucinda refrained from entering.

she stood outside, quietly absorbing the scene within the

Graham bowed his head, squinting in the dim

a labyrinth of

he

he queried in a deep tone, “Why should I resent

frowned, “You’re

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