Chapter 720

Meanwhile, at the Stonebridge City Cemetery.

All the guests who had come to pay their respects were in place, and the funeral director had timed everything perfectly to start the burial ceremony at 10 a.m. sharp.

Robert knelt in front of Penelope's gravestone, watching her crystal casket lower into the grave, and quietly stared at his mother's photograph. He didn't say a word, nor did he shed a tear. But Marguerite felt that his silhouette was exceptionally bleak and lonely.

The winter chill was always biting, and as the wind blew, it whipped up a flurry of dried leaves, adding a somber and oppressive atmosphere to the cemetery. Even after all the guests had paid their respects and left, Robert remained kneeling there, in silent solitude. Miley, looking on, felt a profound sadness, leaning on Jocelyn's shoulder, silently sobbing.

Frederick laid down a bunch of daisies, and after bowing, Chuck approached to remind him, "Mr. Winston, we need to head to the airport now." Frederick nodded slightly, then looked back at Marguerite with concern. Seeing her in tears, he reached out to gently wipe them away.

"Should I go?" he asked.

Marguerite sniffled, "Yes."

you plan to do, think

Frederick had

stir trouble at a time

pang of regret. She had wanted him to witness Yuna being brought to justice. But work was pressing

and Hackett had aged considerably, his formerly robust frame now stooped. Penelope's death

Robert quickly stood and carefully helped Hackett to the gravestone.

you've really gone... you've left

edge, clearly reluctant, as if she had a strong aversion to Penelope's gravestone.

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