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Chapter 397 Wade's Funeral

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Caden stood at the doorway, eyes meeting Zev's. His gaze welled with tears. Without a word, he wrapped Jasper in a hug and gently took Shane's hand, leading both boys out of the hospital room.

"The hallway echoed with Jasper's sobs and Shane's choked, broken crying. The weight of grief and confusion had overwhelmed the children.

Kelly stood silently by Zev's side, quietly offering him comfort with her presence.

The doctors had already left. The head nurse held out the death certificate for Zev to sign.

He stood frozen, raising his hand twice but unable to grasp the pen.

In the end, it was Kelly who took the pen and signed his name for him.

The assistant and Ken had already dressed Wade in his funeral attire-everything had been prepared.

They both turned to Zev, waiting for his nod of approval before moving the body to the funeral parlor.

"Mr. Zion, Mr. Wade said before he passed that he wanted things simple. No big show. Just let those who want to come and say goodbye... come," the assistant said, voice trembling.

Zev gave a nod. And with that, the assistant and Ken wheeled Wade away.

They had just reached the door when Clarissa arrived.

She stood outside, eyes fixed on Wade's body as it passed. Her expression darkened.

Wade's death meant his assets would no longer be contested.

She had gone through so much to give birth to Shane, and now, all of that seemed to benefit someone else. Bitterness rose in her chest. Her hands clenched into fists, but she didn't dare cause a scene-not now.

"Ms. Lynch, it's a sensitive day. Unless there's something urgent, you should go home," Ken said, his voice low and firm.

Clarissa narrowed her eyes at him, full of resentment, then scoffed and turned to Caden. She reached out her hand toward Shane. "Come home with Mommy, sweetheart."

Shane, crying, hid behind Caden, refusing to look at

I'm your mother." Clarissa was

room and

crouched down, trying to speak gently. But Caden didn't let her get that far. He stepped in front of the child, shielding him, and said through

won't hit you anymore, I promise. Just give me another chance,

He warned, “I'm not the type who thinks hitting women

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Chapter 397 Wade's Funeral

with rage, but she didn't dare escalate-not with Sidney

a huff of frustration, she stood and stormed out,

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Shane was her son; she carried him for ten months. That bond was her leverage

room, Zev hadn't said a word in

in the corner,

stayed beside him, offering the only

suddenly pulled her into an embrace. He didn't speak. He just held her

needed.

had been kidnapped and

people they loved most. Now, they clung to the only thing

"Kelly ..."

his voice hoarse and

never leave you. Never." Zev trembled in her

gently rubbed his back, comforting

and presence in the business world, he left it all behind

the Lockhart Corporation building and

the funeral parlor remained peaceful, just as Wade

In Seaville, anyone with even a little influence

stood at the front of the parlor, receiving

who had to be wheeled in due to his

the portrait of

Caden stood behind him, both visibly

leaving, Caden muttered under his breath,

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