The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

Chapter 698

Daniel’s solemn promise brought a flush of emotion to Brittany’s eyes.

Leaving the hospital, Brittany decided to take Daniel back to her rural hometown.

When they arrived at Granny Dustin’s old place, it was already nightfall.

After five years, the yard was impeccably neat and clean.

Brittany was surprised.

After Granny passed away, all the servants had left. Who could’ve been taking care of the place then?

Daniel, still a child, was quick to shift his emotions.

Spotting the garden in the yard, he bolted towards it.

“Slow down,” Brittany called out, worried he might trip.

Just then, a passerby noticed Brittany.

“Ms. Dustin, is that you?” the stranger asked, approaching her quickly.

are you?” Brittany didn’t

forgotten, I guess. I used to work here. When Donna Dustin passed away, I stuck around in the neighborhood, the man explained. He had

a warm smile, “Did

professional who comes around. I thought it

five years, someone had been routinely cleaning the yard. He and the other locals assumed Brittany had arranged it.

“A professional cleaner?”

but she quickly dismissed the thought.

discomfort, the man decided to leave

the gates, Brittany entered the

arranged just as Granny had left it. Even the lotus pond was teeming with life.

Daniel from the garden and they headed towards Granny’s

sudden. Her funeral was simple.

the solemn graveyard, Brittany and

were numerous offerings and fresh flowers scattered around the grave, a testament to

placed some fruits and flowers, “Daniel, say

to his

touched by his understanding. After instructing him to bow three times, she allowed him to go play.

the grave and was silent for a long time.

was about to leave, she remembered Granny’s favorite dish, which