Chapter 742

“Absolutely,” Marilla nodded with unwavering certainty.

At that moment, the usually composed Aaron stood frozen, staring at the portrait, with visible redness creeping into the corners of his eyes.

“Aaron, are you okay?” Marilla, ever so attentive, noticed Aaron’s unusual behavior and asked with a gentle

voice.

“Sorry, where’s the restroom?” Aaron’s voice was hoarse as he inquired.

Thaddeus pointed out the direction, and Aaron quickly turned and strode away with urgency.

“Evadne, do you recognize this man?” The man wrapped his arm around her waist, asking anxiously.

Taking a deep breath to steady her swirling emotions, Evadne replied, “He looks remarkably like Hubery, who perished in a plane crash.”

Thaddeus and Marilla’s eyes widened in disbelief!

died years ago, brought back a pain to the Ashbourne family that could never be healed. Tears welled up in Evadne’s

all those years ago, and we never dare to speak or reminisce about him, especially in front of Suri and Aaron. It’s not that we’ve forgotten; it’s precisely because we can’t forget that

still remember that morning of the crash, Hubery, dressed in his pilot’s uniform, standing in the sunlit courtyard, suitcase in hand, waving goodbye with such vigor.

farewell had

tightened his grip on Evadne’s waist as a wave of sorrow

say something comforting, but any words of solace seemed pale and weak in

she looked anxiously in the direction Aaron

similar to my Hubery; he’s the spitting image!”

official confirmation came that

there’s no body, the chance of survival is nearly zero. Besides, if Hubery had

it just

reddened eyes betrayed his emotions, “Is it just by chance that he resembles

impossible,” Thaddeus

time. Especially Suri, even though everyone told her there was no hope, she couldn’t bear the thought without seeing her son’s body, clinging to the faint hope that he might still be alive, which helped her through the darkest times. That’s why she never marked the day of the crash as Hubery’s death day; she only celebrated his birthday. It’s as if Hubery had just gone on a long trip

struck Evadne’s heart, “I can’t imagine what Suri would feel if she saw this man. Perhaps she’s

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