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 a

“I once heard Lucinda mention something

why she’s directing her anger

Graham’s hand abruptly paused.

at her as if

though he maintained a low profile at

outside world, his authoritative presence

apprehension, Nala continued, “Lucinda’s treatment of you is

Don’t you resent her?”

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

Lucinda refrained from entering.

stood outside, quietly absorbing

bowed his head,

expression, a labyrinth

aside, he massaged his

his gaze, he queried in a deep

frowned, “You’re

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