The Ceo’s Convict Wife by Jennifer Mike

Chapter 735

His words seemed to convey to Leonard his unwavering commitment to loving Rosalie.

Leonard gazed at his only grandson, then slowly closed his eyes, as if fatigued, and hoarsely murmured, “The man of the Youngblood family… If he loves a woman too intensely, it often leads to… a tragic end. If you persist in such obsession, in the future… I’m afraid you won’t meet… a favorable fate either…” The old man’s voice grew fainter and fainter until it ceased altogether, while the heartbeat line on the monitor next to him turned into a flat line.

Rosalie was shocked and realized that Leonard had passed away.

The end of a life had unfolded right before her eyes, and it filled her with a sense of unease. The man who had been Jonathan’s blood relative had left this world so abruptly; it all seemed somewhat surreal.

Jonathan held Rosalie’s hand, his grip gradually tightening. It wasn’t until a gasp escaped her lips that he abruptly let go of her hand.

“Did it hurt?” he asked anxiously, noticing her slightly red hand, a result of his firm grasp.

“It’s okay,” she assured him. “Your grandpa…

“Yeah, he’s gone,” he murmured.

While Jonathan’s expression remained stoic, not reflecting the grief that most. people would show in such a situation, Rosalie understood that he was indeed. affected.

After all, Leonard was his family, and following the death of Jonathan’s father, the old man had been the one constant presence in Jonathan’s life.

Jonathan turned away, lowering his gaze to look at the old man lying in the hospital bed, appearing as if he were peacefully asleep.

In contrast, Rosalie stood quietly beside Jonathan. This time it was she who held his hand firmly.

Leonard’s funeral was scheduled for three days later, and his body was

temporarily placed in a refrigerated casket in the Youngblood family’s memorial hall.

funerals, Jonathan didn’t allow outsiders to enter

him, the memorial hall was a place off-limits to

memorial hall, his father’s body had once lain. Now,

had set aside all his responsibilities

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hours a day at

had visited the memorial hall multiple times, and each time, she found Jonathan standing there in black attire,

several times, but he always replied gently, “I know.

help but worry. Even when she lay in bed alone at night, she couldn’t

subconsciously, she had grown accustomed to him sleeping next to her and seeing him the moment she

the memorial hall?”

hall with Mr.

and then proceeded to the memorial

these three days, the

the memorial hall, Rosalie observed Jonathan standing there as before. The light and shadows intertwined on his body, creating a subtle contrast. He was focused on the coffin, where Leonard lay, with an expressionless face.

out to him.

at her. “Didn’t I tell you not to come here so often?

came,” Rosalie replied as she approached Jonathan

memorial hall lacked heating. Although it was indoors, the

at night, it was even

you stay here tonight?” she asked.

raised me, I must fulfill my responsibilities,” Jonathan murmured. “Grandpa’s funeral is tomorrow, and many people will be there. It’s best if you don’t attend, considering your advanced pregnancy. It would be inconvenient.” “I’m not near my due date, so

“Grandpa didn’t treat you well. Why

even if he didn’t like me and didn’t accept me in the end,