After three days cooped up in the hospital, Brittany was itching to get out, and she finally insisted on being discharged.

She had been worried sick that news of her pregnancy would leak, but as it turned out, Mabel was completely in the dark about it.

It was as if the whole incident never happened. Brittany breathed a sigh of relief.

Mabel had vanished without a trace, almost as if she never existed.

Brittany learned her lesson and stayed clear of the chess club.

Grayson had called to check up on her, relieved to hear she was out of the hospital. "Kid, glad to hear you're alright. From now on, if I'm itching for a game of chess, you're coming over to my place. It's safer." "Thank you," Brittany said, remembering it was Grayson who had helped her cover up the bloodstains.

Grayson chuckled. "No need to thank me. You've given me the gift of defeat."

Knowing the favors Grayson had done for her, Brittany made sure the Lynette family threw a few business deals the Wright family's way as a token of gratitude.

Eltham had asked her out a few times, and Brittany agreed.

Lynette, we're heading back to Welandia soon. I'd like to pay my respects to Ms.

decided to join as

Family Cemetery, with Yuri planning

faint smell of gunpowder in the air, probably from someone recently setting off fireworks in

bouquet of flowers and some fruits, Julie's

deeply. "Ms. Russell, it's been years. Are

course, Julie

side, seldom visited the graveyard. Julie's departure still felt unreal to her, and each

knelt. "Ms. Russell, you left behind a wonderful daughter. She's inherited your best qualities. Rest easy now." Brittany remained silent

Brittany: "Ms. Lynette, you have a

wasn't keen on committing to

there more talented than I am who deserve your attention." Orson, a bit disappointed, left her his card:

the card, though she

Orson had a private word

Welandia. She's the reason I found my path in chess. I'm grateful

yearly. Please,

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