Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 602

Cole had been a titan in Avalon City. Even his funeral was a testament to that, with a never-ending stream of mourners coming to pay their last respects.

The crowd was united in their sorrow, and as Evangeline looked on, her eyes grew red with tears.

At the entrance of the funeral home, Yale, the eldest son, stood solemnly before his father's portrait. Evangeline's uncles were scattered around, each lost in their own thoughts. Evangeline made her way to the front, gently laying flowers on the casket.

Yale's gaze followed her every move, his eyes brimming with concern. "Evie, why are you here? You should be resting after just waking up..."

"Uncle Yale." Evangeline's voice trembled as she fought back tears. "How could I miss Grandpa's final farewell?"

She dabbed at her tear-streaked cheeks, inhaled deeply, and asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?" "You..." Yale started to speak, then paused, struggling with his words. At last, he said, "Just stand behind me."

expressing their gratitude to the mourners who had

a stop at a distance. The car was an omen

as they opened the back door, an elderly man with snow-white hair, clad in a traditional black suit and leaning on a cane

a shaky gait, tears

before Cole's portrait.

old friend, why did you have to go first?" he

noticed him

say goodbye to my father. Please, don't tire

on his

hand, brushing away the tears that streaked his weathered face. "Your dad and I were buddies, boy. Now that he's gone,

brimmed with remorse as he faced his

the man's only treasure, his granddaughter, and Trey's own grandson had treated her so poorly. He