Still Loving You Nonetheless

apter 171 Biting down on her lips, Ysabelle went on, “Oh, and one more thing, Josiah. Meredith’s mom just passed away and I don’t think she’d be able to come home for the time being. Please be understanding of her situation.”

Josiah who was about to go through some of his work felt his heart sink at Ysabelle’s words. Looking up at her, he asked, “What did you say?”.

“I just heard from my dad earlier. He received a call from the hospital saying that Meredith’s mom is dead and my dad is required to be present at the hospital for some after-procedures. I’m guessing that Meredith won’t be coming back here to serve you. I came here to tell you that.”

Meredith’s mother was dead? But there were no signs at all.

Josiah could somewhat imagine how devastated and heartbroken Meredith was.

Of course, he was not entirely concerned about Alayna. What made him uncomfortable were Ysabelle’s words – that Meredith would not be coming back to the Shelby residence.

Ysabelle added carefully, “So Josiah, let me stay here with you instead, hmm? I’m sure I’d take better care of you than Meredith does.”

“No need for that!”

the study room. Watching Josiah as he left without any hesitation, Ysabelle felt a flicker of disappointment. But quickly, her feelings of disappointment were replaced by feelings of coldness. Ysabelle thought

as Meredith’s daughter was out of the picture, Ysabelle could then finally stop worrying about Josiah and

was startled at the

mostly glad that Alayna

always been insecure about the fact that he married into Alayna’s rich family. Plus, he had always been worried that his assets would

Hence, when the hospital called to inform him about Alayna’s passing, Marvin was the first to rush to

a corridor. With a gloomy face, Marvin walked over to her. “Meredith Leighton, how

blooded father. Even though Marvin was her father or the fact that they lived in the same

more than Josiah did. Her face was already wet with tears. Scoffing, she said, “Marvin