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Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
Chapter 1228
“Yes, Mr. Collins."
Martha acknowledged, her heart filled with unwillingness. However, she dared not voice any opposition.
"Serena has always listened to you. It's up to you to guide her now"
"I'll do my best, Mr. Collins."
Hans was about to leave when a sudden thought stopped him in his tracks.
"Bella is my own sister."
Martha felt her heart lurch at his words.
"Don't give her any more trouble"
"Yes."
Martha was taken aback. She hadn't expected Hans to say such a thing. As she watched him walk
away, her annoyance grew.
Who was really causing trouble for whom?
The thought of Serena having to apologize to that annoying girl the next day made her blood boil.
The following morning, Arabella discovered a message from the previous night. It was from Crystal's
mother, Celeste.
[Bella, thank you for trying your best to save Crystal. Today is her funeral. You'll come, won't you?]
[Yes] Arabella replied swiftly.
[Crystal adored you. I believe she would be very happy to have you there to say goodbye.]
Arabella initially wanted to reply with two words: [My condolences.] But she knew that the pain of losing
a daughter couldn't be soothed by mere words.
So, she replied instead: [I'll be there soon.]
Crystal's funeral was to be held at the Temple family cemetery. The local psychic said that the best time
to bury the deceased was at ten in the morning, as the geomantic layout of the Temple family's land,
coupled with the deceased's birth details, would ensure her wealth and happiness in her next life.
Hence, the funeral was hastily arranged.
Despite the short notice, the ceremony was grandly decorated, and many people attended.
When Arabella and Romeo arrived, they saw a sea of mourners dressed in black, a testament to the
wide-ranging connections of the Temple family.
The cemetery was adorned with layers of wreaths and elegies, enveloping the graveyard like a flower
bed.
Members of the Temple family, clad in mourning attire, wept in front of the altar, each immersed in their
own sorrow.
After Romeo and Arabella had laid their wreath and paid their respects, they approached the open-air
altar to offer incense to Crystal.
Their striking appearance drew many eyes.
After offering incense, Arabella looked at Crystal's black and white portrait and the coffin beneath it,
recalling the girl's lively demeanor when they first met.
Her heart was filled with sorrow. The sound of the Temple family's crying brought back the pain of
losing her beloved Grandma Grace.
The Temple family members bowed to every visitor who offered incense. Even though Alger and
Celeste, leading the family, were crying heavily, they still managed to bend over to thank Romeo and
Arabella for their presence.
“Romeo, thank you for coming" Alger, unable to hold back his tears, embraced Romeo.
“My condolences,’ Romeo comforted, patting his back.