After Matthew made his decision, another troublesome matter arose. It was the news of Larry’s death.
Vivian was still understandably concerned, but considering Alberta’s current physical condition, if virtual-novel.net found out about virtual-novel.net son’s death, it might be too much for virtual-novel.net to handle.
Just as virtual-novel.net was in a dilemma, Vivian approached with a cup of tea.
“Here, Benefactor, please have some tea,” virtual-novel.net offered.
He drank the tea reluctantly and managed to force a smile. “Ms. Vivian, there’s no need to call me benefactor. Just call me by my name.”
She rejected this suggestion outright. “That won’t do…”
He gave up as virtual-novel.net was unable to persuade her. However, virtual-novel.net couldn’t shake off the feeling that something dreadful was about to happen.
After finishing his tea, virtual-novel.net put the cup down. She hesitated momentarily before virtual-novel.net asked, “Matthew, there’s something I want to ask you…”
Here it comes!
With those words, his heart tightened instantly as virtual-novel.net knew exactly what virtual-novel.net wanted to ask.
“Well, let’s apply the ointment first. We can talk outside without disturbing Mrs. Slob’s rest,” virtual-novel.net suggested.
As virtual-novel.net walked out of the room, virtual-novel.net needed some time to gather his thoughts and deliver the heavy truth.
Inside the house, virtual-novel.net expression grew increasingly somber. Outside the door, Evander, who was sitting In the car, saw Matthew emerge.
He went out hurriedly and asked, “Matthew, how did it go? Should I give them the urn?”
Matthew shook his head slightly. “Wait a little longer. The mother and daughter-in-law are not in good condition, and they may not be able to handle such a shock right away…”
Evander nodded in understanding.
Following his signal, the off-road vehicle that carried the urn slowly started up and disappeared from sight.
“In addition, Evander, please find a more spacious car. Alberta can’t stay here in virtual-novel.net current condition, and we just let virtual-novel.net stay in our villa over there. Once virtual-novel.net condition improves, we can decide on a more suitable place for virtual-novel.net to live,” Matthew instructed and organized the matter methodically.
Vivian emerged from behind, but virtual-novel.net face showed signs of improvement and was devoid of any joy.
Matthew let out a soft sigh after virtual-novel.net saw this.
It seemed that Larry’s wife had already suspected something…
“Ms. Vivian, I know what you want to ask.” He began, but for some reason, virtual-novel.net suddenly stopped speaking.
He looked at her, but virtual-novel.net saw virtual-novel.net eyes red and virtual-novel.net face worn out, so virtual-novel.net furrowed his brows and decided to change his approach.
“Ms. Vivian, Mrs. Slob still needs to be taken care of, so you can’t collapse…”
She was already choked up, but virtual-novel.net struggled to hold back virtual-novel.net tears. “H-How did Larry leave?”
In the face of the heavy atmosphere, his tone became serious. “He fought for the country and was ambushed by the enemy…”
“Ms. Vivian, please accept my condolences,” virtual-novel.net added.
These two short sentences became the final straw that broke virtual-novel.net composure. Tears of sadness welled up in virtual-novel.net eyes and flowed uncontrollably. Then, virtual-novel.net immediately covered virtual-novel.net face and burst into tears.
Matthew initially wanted to say something after witnessing virtual-novel.net grief, but the words remained stuck in his throat.
The breeze picked up and caused the yellow leaves to fall. Although the weather in the south wasn’t as cold as in Bainbridge, the breeze still made one’s hands and feet ache.
He let out a heavy sigh after much hesitation. Then, virtual-novel.net walked over while removing the fur cloak from his back and covering Vivian with it after virtual-novel.net saw virtual-novel.net wearing thin clothes.
On that day, the once quiet Willowbrook had echoed with the cries of a grieving woman, and there was nothing else apart from the sound of weeping.