“It’s good that everything has ended and everyone’s fine,” Serenity said.Since it was over, the weight on their chest was finally lifted. “Are you coming back next week, Liberty? And when are Aunt Audrey and the rest returning?” Serenity asked.“They’ll probably wait until my vacation starts. Grandpa True wants to stay a little longer. After all, he had lived in Jensburg for decades. It’s his hometown.”Patrick was old and weak. Doc had said he could live for at most two to three more years. If things went wrong, he could even pass away next year. The next time Patrick returned to Jensburg, it would be in the form of ashes. He had thought of requesting Mrs. Stone to send his ashes back to Jensburg after he died. He hoped to be buried beside the Fisher family’s private cemetery. That way, he could watch over Madam Tiara forever. “Zachary and Clive will probably be back in a few days. They’re staying for a little while to inspect their families’ businesses here.”Serenity sm

“Everyone can see how well Duncan treats Sonny. I think even a blind person can feel his love for Sonny. You don’t have to worry about that at all.”Duncan would be the best stepfather. He was already treating Sonny like his own. “Sonny has a close relationship with Duncan as well. He isn’t as close to Hank anymore.”“I know, Seren. I won’t overthink anymore and get my marriage license with Duncan before the year's end. I’ve known him for some time and understand him well enough. I won’t regret getting married to him.”Liberty had felt lost for a moment. After talking to Serenity, she returned to her senses and started thinking rationally again. She and Duncan had gone through his parents’ objections and his car accident. The Lewis family were no longer opposed to their relationship, and Duncan was already recovering from his injuries. The Lewises did not even mind if Duncan had to marry into her family.His parents could also accept their daughter taking her last name if they

Jane filled her car with things to bring to her adoptive parents and grandparents. In return, her adoptive parents would load her car with fresh produce from their farm. Of course, Jane and her in-laws would never refuse their kindness. Whenever she returned from visiting her parents, the Johnson family members would surround her and split the fresh produce she brought back among themselves. Jane knew her in-laws were only excited about the fresh produce because they adored her. She felt lucky to have married into the Johnson family. “That’s your parents’ way of showing their love for you,” Serenity said enviously.Her parents were no longer around. She would never be able to experience a love like that. Serenity did not have a family to return to. Although the house was still standing, her parents had passed away. Going back would only make her sad. Although Serenity’s relationship with her grandparents had improved a little, it could not compare to the closeness Jane s

“Is he eating?”Caroline asked softly. “Yes, but not much. He just stares into space most of the time. He also speaks to himself sometimes, but I can’t catch what he says.”The caretaker responded politely and left the ward. Only Hunter and Caroline remained. Caroline pulled a chair and sat by the bedside. After staring at Hunter for a moment, she said, “Mom is gone, Dad. The dead can’t be revived. We have to accept reality.“Mom made too many mistakes…”Caroline stopped right there. Frankly speaking, death was a light punishment for her mom. Many people died because of her. Hunter turned his head, with some life returning to his eyes. He looked at Caroline for a while before saying, “I thought I’d be happy with your mom gone, Carol. I didn’t expect my heart to feel so empty.“I loved your mom. I wouldn’t have married into the Fisher family if I didn’t.“Yes, I did it for the money at first because the Clark family was going downhill back then. But, I had feelings f

‘Did it even matter whether Mom and Aunt Tiara were close?’ Caroline thought to herself.It did not soften her mom’s cruel heart. Aunt Tiara still died from her mom’s schemes. There was also Aunt Alivia. What did she do wrong? She lost her life right after losing her eldest sister.Aunt Alivia probably did not even know she had died at Belinda’s hands. Those who could guess the culprit or had cooperated with Belinda back then were also killed. Entire families were wiped out. Many innocent people were affected after the incident. Belinda deserved to die, but even death was not enough to pay for her sins. Of course, Caroline could not make such a comment because Belinda was her mom. “Your mom valued her daughters more than her sons. When she didn’t know you and Cece had been changed, Cece was her favorite. Sometimes, I even had to get Cece to help me ask for forgiveness from your mom when I made her angry.”Caroline remained silent. She had witnessed how much her fam