Chapter 979

Cornella gave a nod, “I love it! This is the first house I’ve bought with my own blood, sweat and tears.”

Marcus gently patted her head, “If you want, you can have even more houses in the future”

Cornelia smiled, “I came to Riverton before I even turned eighteen, and after all these years, I finally have my own place here. I can settle down now. But, my beloved grandma is gone forever.”

Marcus said, “Look up at the sky.”

Obediently, Cornelia lifted her gaze to the night sky. The weather was clear and a few stars were visible, “What am I looking for?”

Marcus said, “See that brightest star? That’s your grandma. She’s become a star and is watching over you from up there.”

Cornelia knew it wasn’t possible, but she hoped her grandma really had turned into a star. That way, whenever she missed her, all she had to do was look up. She softly called out his name, “Jeremy”

asked, “What’s

“Tomorrow, I’m taking

immediately, “You’re

Then, I need to sort out my grandma’s belongings. I’ll be back in Riverton in a few days.”

said, “I’ll sort out work and go with you to Rosenberg tomorrow.”

need. I can handle all this. The company has some major projects that need your attention. Without you, everyone will be leaderless.

Marcus said, “Cornelia!”

on you. If one person relies too much on another, they lose their ability to be independent. I don’t want to become that person. I want to grow, so that the

without you by my side, I couldn’t focus on work at

understand. I’ll be back

her hand, “Come, I have something to

at her dress. Looking back, she saw a cute little boy had

and his soft voice nearly melted

quickly squatted down, “Did you lose your

to cry, “I woke up and couldn’t find my mom and dad. Did they

asked, “Where’s your

back and vaguely pointed in a direction, “Over there.”

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