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Everyone was stumped by Hugh's imexpected arrival

Rachel broke into acold sweat, unable to utter a single word in response. She only wanted to stop Amber's memorial from entering the family chapel-once it was placed inside, she would never have a place in the Jansen family records.

But she never intended to provoke the Larson family

The Jansen family members were just as stunned, though Howard was the firstto react.

__III____“Oh, Hugh! What brings you here at this tame? I wasn't prepared for your visit"

Hugh raised an eyebrow, his gaze tumingley. "You weren't prepared, yet you dared to block my mother in law's memorial from entering the family chapel? if you had prepared, would you have shut me out too?"

rachel asi

Howard's face tumed pale. He immediately showed Rachel aside.

memorial deserves a place in this family chapel, it's hers, not

on a dawning smile and hastly urged Serena to place

change in demeanor, Serena telt a bitter ache in her

mother had wasted years of her life on. He wasn't worth it

momentarily lost in thought when she felt the weight of Hugh's hand on her shoulder. His voice was calm but firm. "I checked. This is the best time for her. Go ahead, bring Mom's sensorial in

"This is the

gentle push, Serena carried the memorial

to stand up for her. And he had called Amber

memorial on the altar, feeling a slight

“The company

go." Without another word, Hugh turned and leir briskly. It was as if he had come

unfold, a calculating glint flashing in his eyes. Hugh cared about Serena far more than he had expected. If he could take advantage of

family chapel doors

the jansen residence. Meanwhile, Serena followed tradition, kneeling before the memorial for an hour and offering her prayers throughout the day. The Jansen family had already dispersed, leaving her alone in

flicker of light in the corner caught her attention. Before she could react, flames surged toward her. Instinctively, she raised her arm to shield herself

through her arm. She stumbled backward, eyes widening as the fire rapidly engulfed the entire chapel. The flames spread too fast.

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