Chapter 978

Angelina, burdened with guilt, sighed as she admitted, “There’s another problem. Madam Lauren found out about Nina’s death through the news about the funeral.”

Landon’s chest tightened. His worst fear had become a reality. Angelina continued, “It was my fault. I didn’t anticipate the news reporting on the funeral so soon because there was an embargo.

“Anyway, that’s not an excuse. I did not do my job well. So, instead of the bonus, you should be giving me a penalty,” Angelina willingly offered to be punished.

“That’s not your fault, Angie. You are busy taking care of Lauren while handling work matters for me. It’s tough for you,” Landon replied with worry. “How is Lauren holding up?”

“Madam Lauren is not doing well. She’s been crying. Please come home now and check on her.”

“Sure. I’ll be back soon.

After hanging up, Landon felt increasingly agitated and concerned at the thought of Lauren alone crying. He kicked the back of the driver’s seat and snapped, “Go faster if you want to get paid this month.”

stepped on the accelerator

to the bedroom to check on Lauren

by the door.

there?” Landon’s heart raced.

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or drinking, and she refuses to leave the room,” Angelina

lip with a troubled expression, saying, “I dare not enter the room. You know that she

daylight outside, the curtains were drawn, and the lights were off. It was a depressing sight

Landon searched every corner-study, bedroom, changing room, bathroom-but

he

room to join the search. He exclaimed, “She’s

looked shocked. “I was standing by the door all the time. She did not leave the room at all!”

of his mouth. He rushed over to the window, drawing the curtains open while imagining morbid

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