Ch. 1561..1570

Even After Death Chapter 1561-Sean did what Troy wanted to do the most.

"I'm at fault too.

I haven't done my part in the past few years.

I even dragged you guys down. ""Enough!"" Olivia slammed her palm on the table, attracting their attention."

"This isn't the time to be owning up to your mistakes.

The more you do this, the happier Brandon will be.

Mr. Fordham Senior's plane has exploded, and we can't be sure if he's really dead for now.

Don't jump to conclusions. Olivia held her head high."

She never thought that a day would come when she would play such a crucial role in the Fordham family.

"Of course, you have to be prepared for the worst.

If Mr. Fordham Senior has truly passed away, as his sons, you should keep the family safe.

Don't hurt your family and do what your enemies would love to see.

Our utmost priority is to locate Madam Fordham as soon as possible."

Her eyes have to be treated urgently.

If not, even if she's found later on, her eyes won't be able to recover anymore.

"Next, Mr. Fordham Senior has abandoned his business overseas to come back.

Someone has to take over his work.

A country can't survive a day without its ruler, after all.

If you don't do something about it, the Fordhams will be ruined for real! Also, Mr. Troy, you still have to rest and recuperate."

Your most important job is to get well soon." Olivia soon stabilized the situation.

She hadn't been with them for long, and she was even younger than some of them, but her words were very convincing.

"Yes, we shouldn't lose our cool.

We're so glad you're here, Dr.

Fordham. Olivia helped Avery to his seat."

In reality, she was the most worried about Avery.

Even though he was the second person to be successfully herb- imbued after her, his kidney disease wasn't completely healed.

He just had a slightly higher chance of survival compared to before.

He had to shoulder all the burdens and sorrows alone.

Olivia feared that he wouldn't be able to make it.

"Just rest for now, Mr. Avery.

I'll prescribe some calming herbs for you.

You're the pillar of the Fordhams now, so please don't collapse. Olivia wrote down a prescription and handed it to Vance so that he could get the herbs to make some herbal soup for Avery."

"Yes, Avery.

The Fordhams can't do without you. Jacqueline came downstairs."

Her eyes were red, and she looked like she had cried a lot.

You have to pull yourself together. Avery drank some tea, calming down.

I'm glad that you're fine, Jacqueline. "Avery, the Fordhams are in dire straits now, and you're all injured.

Now, it's only me left.

What can I do for you and the family?" Holding her hand tightly, Avery comforted her in a gentle voice, " Now, you're the only one in our family who's unharmed.

You have to protect yourself well." "Yes, I will.

Still, I'm very anxious.

We still don't know if Dad's okay." "Don't worry, Dad will be alright.

I've already asked my men to look into it.

They could barely breathe.

Bryce walked into the room with heavy steps.

How is it? Bryce shook his head.

Mr. Alexander is here. Olivia looked at the visitor.

It was an unfamiliar face.

The man had slightly feminine features, and his eyes were long and narrow.

"Avery, I heard that something happened to Mr. Fordham Senior, so I came over.

How is he now? When Jacqueline saw him, she got up and threw herself into his embrace."

'My dad is dead."

Even After Death Chapter 1562-Olivia was puzzled by the newcomer.

He was a stranger to her, but he seemed to be quite close to Jacqueline.

Avery had probably noticed the confusion in Olivia's eyes.

He explained, "This is the son of the Procter family, Alexander Procter.

He's also Jacqueline's fiancé.

They were betrothed even before birth." 2 The Procter family? Olivia suddenly felt like it was quite a small world.

She felt like she was going back to where she started.

Ethan's mother, Janice, was part of the Procter family.

Back then, she cut off ties with her family for Kenneth's sake.

Olivia didn't expect Jacqueline's fiancé to be from the Procter family.

When Alexander heard their conversation, he looked at Olivia as well.

This is… Wiping away her tears, Jacqueline made the introductions.

"This is Dr.

Fordham, the person I told you about.

She has exceptional medical skills, and she's also Sean's sweetheart. Holding Alexander's hand and pulling him with her, Jacqueline walked toward Olivia."

'Dr.

Fordham, this is my fiancé." "Hello, Mr. Procter," Olivia greeted differently.

"Hello, Dr.

Fordham.

I didn't expect such a young woman like you to be a skilled doctor.

I'm impressed. Olivia nodded."

She didn't say too much.

Alexander shifted his gaze away from her as well.

He looked at Avery in concern.

Mr. Fordham Senior is… There was a wary look in Avery's eyes.

Jacqueline explained, " Sorry, Avery.

I was the one who told him.

He happened to call me, and he heard me crying.

I couldn't help but…" Avery didn't want any outsiders to know about this, but what could he do? Jacqueline and Alexander had always been close to each other.

The two families had planned to discuss Jacqueline and Alexander's marriage this year, but now that this had happened to the Fordhams, the discussion had to be delayed.

"It's alright.

Alexander is partly our family anyway. Alexander was already here, so Avery couldn't just tell him to go home."

Avery regained his calm, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his emotions.

"The plane my dad was in exploded, and unfortunately…

he died in the explosion. ""I'm sorry for your loss, Avery."

Now, you're the only one who can make the decisions in the Fordham family, so you mustn't collapse.

I'm not very skilled, but if the Fordhams need any help, feel free to ask me."

Thank you. Wiping her tears, Jacqueline said, "Grandpa has been in ill health the past few years.

If he hears about what happened to Dad and Mom, I'm worried that he'll get too overwhelmed and then…

Avery, what do we do now?" Avery closed his eyes.

His vision went dark, just like the future of the Fordhams.

He couldn't see any light of hope at all.

“All these years, Dad had been managing the various companies under our family on his own.

They might try to snatch all the shares and take his place.

Our family has to be prepared in advance." "Jacqueline, you're right.

Our family is powerful, and lots of trouble will come with that power.

Now that Dad is gone, the forces under him have no one to lead them.

They'll definitely try some funny business," Troy agreed.

Opening his eyes, Avery looked at Jacqueline.

Avery, you have to take charge of things at home, so I'm afraid I'll have to take the trip.

Moreover, I have Alexander with me.

I'm sure he'll be of great help." 1 Troy nodded.

"Avery, I think Jacqueline is right.

Now, our family can only count on her."

Even After Death Chapter 1563-Avery agreed, "You're right, Jacqueline.

But now's not the time." "why not?” "Our parents aren't his only target.

We're involved in many accidents, except you.

He surely won't let you get away from this.

Bring the bodyguards along whenever you're out.

Check your car before driving.

And stop all your participation in public events." Jacqueline frowned.

"Avery, as long as it's to protect our family, I'm not afraid.

Our family holds a long tradition.

Dad had sacrificed alot too.

I don't want to see his effort go down the drain.

Now, I'm the only person fit to manage the company."

I'm just afraid that things might go south if this takes up too much time." "T know you have good intentions, but things aren't doing great lately.

You're our only hope.

I won't let you take the risk.

Besides, Dad must've prepared something to buy us time before he passed on.

Just stay at home for a few days and don't go anywhere." He patted her shoulder.

"Take care of yourself.

I don't want to lose you again. ""Don't worry, Avery."

I won't let anyone hurt her," Alexander spoke up.

Humming as an acknowledgment, Avery turned to look at him.

" Alexander, we found someone that has something to do with this.

Is Brandon Procter your family? Alexander wondered for a moment before saying, ""Do you mean my grandfather's illegitimate son? I heard something from Dad in the passing."

My grandfather had an illegitimate son before the eldest son.

He had the child with a bar girl.

"It was disgraceful.

Neither the bar girl nor the illegitimate son was acknowledged by our family.

Forget about us, my dad isn't in contact with the illegitimate son either. He continued with a shift in his tone, ""If he has done something sinful, we won't stand still and do nothing even if my grandfather is bedridden!"" ""He's the mastermind who planned everything behind the scenes —playing with the Fordham family, hurting my younger brothers, and killing my mother."

I bet he has something to do with my father’s plane crash too.

If you can track him down and save my mother, I'll be very thankful." "Don't be such a stranger.

Both our families have been friends for a long time.

Jacqueline and I have been engaged since we were young.

We're a family.

I have no idea where that person is, but I'll ask my family.

It's just that…" Alexander sighed.

"As far as I know, he's a genius—an extreme genius at that.

He sees us as enemies.

He cut ties with us years ago, so I think it'll be difficult to track him down.

But I'll do my best. ""Thank you."

I have to go to High Sea to settle Dad's matter," said Avery tiredly.

Get some rest when you can, Jacqueline reminded him.

Take care of the household." A sigh escaped from him.

"Don't worry, Avery.

I'll look after it well.

Be careful.

Dad's gone and Mom's missing.

Look at you, Avery."

Don't go.

Just leave it to me," Jacqueline offered with concern.

Avery stroked her head.

"You're all grown up, huh? But how can I expose you to danger? If…

If something happens to me, please take care of the family for me."

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Even After Death Chapter 1564-Jacqueline nodded. Ì won't let you down, Avery. Take care." "Okay." Avery slowly rose to his feet. "I need to handle Dad's funeral now. I'll be counting on you, Jacqueline." "Okay, don't worry about it."

Before he left, he reminded her, "Oh, Jacqueline. Dr. Fordham isn't an outsider.

You can tell her anything. She can help you out." "Got it." All meek and demure she was when Avery was around.

However, the moment he left, her expression changed.

She slammed the door shut, unable to control her rage. "That bitch! Who is she to manage the household with me?"

Alexander held her hand. "There, there. We're halfway through our plan. The Fordham family is reaching its demise. They're on the chopping block. They won't be able to turn the tables anymore." "Jeez! It was supposed to be a good opportunity to take over the Fordham family." "Avery's doing this because he's worried about you. He doesn't want to drag you into the fray. Don't be angry.

We've already bided our time for years. This is nothing. We can wait."

Jacqueline sat on the couch with her legs crossed. She fished out a cigarette, and he quickly lit it up for her.

After exhaling a cloud of smoke, she finally regained her composure." There aren't many in the family who are functional at the moment. That's their main problem. That old geezer is the only one left. Once he's dead, the Fordham family will go downhill.

Troy lost his arm and Sean can't walk. They're nothing. Keeping them under control will be easy-peasy. "That old man isn't an easy target, though."

"No matter how capable he was, that's all in the past. He's old and ill now.

This is our time. It'll take a lift of a finger to eliminate him for good. ""What are you going to do?"" ""Alexander, tell him about what's happening to the Fordham family."" ""We don't have to do anything after that, huh? He'll spend his last breath learning the bombshell and die due to shock. The last time I saw him, he was barely surviving. I'll get it done immediately."""

Jacqueline stood before the window, watching the Fordham residence that was shrouded in darkness.

It was almost as dark as the glint in her eyes.

She murmured, "Mom, the revenge is going to be successful. The Fordham family is done for.’ The temperature dropped at night. Dark clouds layered each other, threatening to rain.

Olivia changed the medicine for Troy. It was heart-wrenching to watch the prodigy fall from grace.

Willow drew a sunrise, the golden brilliance shining through the mist.

Olivia carried the tray of medicine to Sean's room and locked it.

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Even After Death Chapter 1565-Sean's eyes widened when Olivia said that. "You're saying that there's a mole in our family."

"Think about it. Garrett's autopsy report is out. He died only in recent years. In other words, Brandon only used his identity for years, but the tragedies happening in the Fordham family aren't something new.

You guys have been suffering for at least more than ten years. Do you think he could have had everything his way without a mole?"""

Sean finally got the whole picture. "Thank god you reminded me."

"It's not your fault. Way too many things have happened to the Fordham family.

It's normal for you to lose your reasoning. Outsiders always see the picture clearer than the people involved. Anyway, the other party spent more than ten years—or maybe longer than that—to set this up. Doing it all alone is impossible."

Does that mean Avery is in more danger? Sean frowned, feeling concerned.

Shana's kidnapping wasn't the end of it; it could be the start of something.

No, I can't let anything happen to him. He's basically sending himself to the lion's den! He grew anxious. "I have to tell him about this. Oh, it's best to keep this a secret from Grandpa. His health has been deteriorating these years. If he knows what's going on, I'm afraid that we'll lose him too."

Olivia sighed before offering a few words of comfort.

Right then, someone knocked on the door.

Who's that! Sean was on the brink of losing his mind. The sheer sound of that made him feel uneasy.

Mr. Sean, this is bad! It was Morgan.

What? Did something bad happen again? Sean tensed.

Calm down. Let me go take a look. Olivia patted his shoulder to assure him before striding toward the door.

She opened the door. "What happened?"

Morgan's eyes were red. His knees gave out, but she managed to catch him.

We received a call from Fordham residence. Someone made a slip of the tongue and Mr. Fordham Senior found out what's going on. The shock was too much for him that he got a heart attack! Gosh, he's not mentally stable to begin with…

What happened to Grandpa!" Sean shouted.

He received a call after a bath and didn't have his medicine with him. When he had a heart attack, he fell and… The family doctor rushed there as fast as he could. Unfortunately, Mr. Fordham Senior is too old and the doctor couldn't save him in time.

W-What? Sean's body turned to jelly as soon as he heard that, slipping down from the wheelchair. "N- No way. Grandpa is a great existence. He was a prominent figure in the past. How could he be gone just like that? I don't believe this. I don't believe this!"

Mr. Sean, calm down. Morgan went forward to help him up.

Sean, stop! Get a hold of yourself! You guys are the only ones left in the family.

Accept reality, Sean. What's done is done. We can't change it.

He flipped his wheelchair, which almost hit Olivia.

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Even After Death Chapter 1566-Jacqueline heard the commotion and rushed to the room. "Sean, what's going on?"

Olivia kept a safe distance from Sean. "Ms. Jacqueline, stay away from him.

He's not mentally stable. He might hurt you." "Why is he acting this way?" "Ms.

Jacqueline, I received news of Mr. Fordham Senior a while ago. I can't contact Mr. Avery because he's on the plane, and Mr. Troy has just finished his surgery.

Mr. Sean is the only person who can make the final call in the family, s-so I told him." "Did something happen to Grandpa?" Jacqueline was shocked.

He found out what's going on within the family and had a heart attack… He passed away on the spot. "Nonsense! He's fine! I’m going to rip off that mouth of yours!" Sean grabbed a slipper nearby and hurled it at Morgan.

Alarmed, Morgan pulled Jacqueline away. "This is bad! Mr. Sean has lost his mind!" "Leave US for a moment. I'll look after him. This bombshell is too much of a shock for him. Let him calm down." "No, this is too dangerous, Dr. Fordham.

What if he goes berserk and hurts you?" "It's alright. He can't walk. He won't be able to hurt me."

Olivia called Willow over before closing the door. The sound of a flute could be heard from beyond the door.

Morgan was outside, getting all worried. "What should we do? Mr. Sean's mental state hasn't been stable. Look at him. He's in too much shock. Oh my…

What should we do with Mr. Fordham Senior?" "We should return to the Fordham residence." It was Troy's voice!

The two looked back at the man in the wheelchair. He looked so pitiful with the bandages all over his body.

Nevertheless, he seemed more serious than ever.

Troy. Jacqueline ran to him. "I'm so scared. Grandpa's gone and Sean has gone crazy!" "Don't be scared. I'm here. As long as I'm still alive, our family won't fall. Let's hurry back to the Fordham residence and proceed to arrange Grandpa's funeral."

Tears wouldn't stop flowing down her cheeks. "Just what did we do wrong? Why are things turning out this way for US? Death and separation keep happening to us! Why!" "I'll catch that mastermind one day!" He spat out the words through gritted teeth. "I'll skin him alive and tear him into pieces!"

Alexander sighed. "My condolences are with you, Troy." "Could you help US out, Alexander?" "What's with that question? We're a family. Of course, I'll help out. I shall get a car ready." "Thanks."

Meanwhile, Olivia was comforting Sean in the room, "Calm down, Sean.

You're the main pillar holding up the family from now. Stay strong.” He nodded.

A group of people rushed to the Fordham residence. The air was solemn, and no one dared to utter a word.

As David's right-arm man, he was once a formidable existence.

Now, this strong man was bawling his eyes out.

Troy slid down from his wheelchair, kneeling next to the bed.

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Even After Death Chapter 1567-Jacqueline threw herself to the edge of the bed, her features distorted in sorrow.

“Grandpa, why didn't you hold on a while longer? I could've been able to see you for the one last time." "Don't be sad, Ms. Jacqueline.

No one had foreseen this to happen.

Everything happened so suddenly.

He was so angry and had a heart attack…" Sean fought back his tears.

"Terry, we made sure no word got out.

How did he find out about it? Who called him? ""Tl looked into the contact number."

It's a fake number from another country.

Forget about the dialer's identity, we couldn't even track down his IP address.

The other party came fully prepared." Terry's hands were tightly clenched into fists.

The murderous intent in his eyes was glaring sharp.

Once I find out who the dialer is, I'll show him what hell feels like! His temperament had grown mild after years, completely different from 40 years ago when his way of doing things was infamously scary.

He lived by the streets as a beggar when he was a kid, so there was nothing he wouldn't do to live.

David took him in because of his cruelty.

Terry's name alone was enough to scare people off.

Imagine seeing his savior pass away in front of him.

No one could imagine how painful it was.

"Sean, Avery's not here, so you're the head of the family for now.

What should we do with Grandpa's funeral? It took everything in Sean to announce his decision, ""Arrange a burial."

At least…

he's in one piece.

Terry, prepare for the funeral." Terry took a moment before responding, "Yes, sir." Sean stared at David.

"Grandpa, your wish is finally granted.

You always said that you wanted to keep Grandma company because she's lonely up there.

But I didn't expect it to happen this way.

I'm sorry for making you leave with regrets. ""We know that you cared for us, but we rarely spent time with you these years."

I'm so sorry." "Grandpa!" Jacqueline cried.

Sean, Troy, and Jacqueline surrounded the bed to bid their final farewell.

Olivia walked up to them and offered solace.

We should dress him up so that he can leave with dignity. Terry led a team of professional morticians into the room.

The others were requested to leave the room for now.

"I'm sorry, Dr.

Fordham.

Too many things are happening at the same time so suddenly, said Jacqueline."

Olivia sighed.

"It's not like we could see it coming.

I'm sorry for your loss, Ms. Jacqueline.

Your family is counting on you now. David's sudden death was a bombshell to the business world."

After all, his presence was the pillar of the Fordham family.

In addition to the recent accidents within the family, his death basically sent the family into crisis.

Before the day of the funeral, the family's relatives began flying back from all over the world.

The Fordham residence was crowded with people.

wu She shook her head.

"Not yet.

Don't worry, Sean.

I'll inform you once I can reach Avery. The line of luxury cars didn't stop flooding in the yard."

Uneasiness inflated in Sean.

David's family possessed the majority of wealth and held a higher status.

Now that something had happened to them, who wouldn't seize the chance to gain something from this?

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Even After Death Chapter 1568-Olivia didn't see what she was getting herself into when she came to treat Sean's legs at first.

The Fordham family was in turmoil for real this time.

Someone pinched her fingertips. She looked down to see Willow squeezing her fingertips to comfort her.

Don't worry, I'm fine.

David was an influential figure in Zelotria, so his funeral was packed with people.

It had been almost a day and the visitors coming to offer their condolences hadn't stopped.

Olivia followed by Sean's side. Due to her average looks, people simply thought that she was his maid.

Many big shots attended the funeral too, but she didn't expect to see Ethan and Janice here.

He was dressed in a black suit, and his tie was black too. Standing next to him was Janice, who wore a cocktail hat with beads.

Their appearance drew all attention.

Isn't that the incompetent daughter of the Procter family? I heard that she insisted on marrying Mr. Miller instead of her childhood friend. In the end, her husband didn't love her at all. She loved him to death but failed to win his heart back. "That man is a bastard. He loved his mistress more than his wife. Ms.

Procter is a fool as well. Men were lining up for her, but she devoted her whole life to that one man." "I heard that the Procter family went to her when she attempted suicide. They wanted her to divorce Kenneth, but she wouldn't leave the Miller family no matter what. In the end, her family cut ties with her." "How miserable. She didn't manage to secure a footing in her in-laws' place and cut ties with her family. This is mere foolishness. Well, she might've come back to her senses as she wised up with age."

People began lamenting about Janice's past, which was a piece of big news back then.

The malicious words didn't bother her. The veil covered her eyes, and no one could read her emotions.

Ethan's eyes swept across the crowd before he spotted Olivia next to Sean.

Janice patted his hand. "What are you looking at? Come with me."

Only then did he withdraw his gaze. They offered their prayers to David first.

Both our families are friends. Uncle David treated me well when I was young.

Her eyes were teary.

Her childhood was a happy one. Her family loved her and pampered her to no end.

The person in the huge portrait in the middle of the room had lost his solemnity.

His eyes were gentler than those of his younger days.

She stood before the picture, murmuring softly, "I'm sorry for coming so late, Uncle David."

She was childhood friends with the second son of the Fordham family, so she often spent her time at their place.

David was close with her too.

Still, he would always call her over when he bought new dresses, accessories, and food.

He watched her grow up and saw her as his future daughter-in-law since a long time ago.

Before she left Zelothria, she paid David a visit to ask for forgiveness.

It was pouring heavily that night. He didn't want to see her, so she knelt in the rain.

Before she left with the umbrella, she saw David in the yard.

Back then, she didn't know that that would be the last time she saw him.

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Even After Death Chapter 1569-Ethan placed a flower and remained quiet next to Janice.

The Procters noticed her and were, in fact, more surprised than Olivia to see her here.

Enna, Janice's mother, had mixed feelings seeing her daughter here.

Enna walked over, her body shaking. ’ What are you doing here, you ungrateful one?"

Janice raised her head and took in Enna's haggard face. Her chest tightened.

She didn't spend her time right all these years. Now, she finally realized how foolish she was for not being a filial daughter.

"Mom,’’ she called.

Don't call me that. As I said that year, I'll pretend that I don't have a daughter like you."" ""Enough, Mom. Now that she's here, I bet she knows that she was at fault. It's been years. Are you still angry at her?"" Derrick Procter tried to calm Enna down."

Ryder Procter attempted to shift the topic. "This must be Ethan. I never had the chance to meet you since you're mostly working in Arlandia. I'm your uncle."

Derrick and Ryder were Janice’s brothers.

The funeral became a family reunion all of a sudden.

Uncle Derrick, Uncle Ryder, greeted Ethan politely.

Despite the lack of enthusiasm in his greeting, his uncles liked him.

"It's nice to see you come back, Ethan. Your grandparents keep saying how much they miss you at home. We never had the chance to get close to each other because of your mother's incident. But I think she has figured it out now.

Your grandparents can finally have peace of mind. ""Who says I'm forgiving this ungrateful child?"" Enna's expression remained stoic."

Don't mind your grandmother. She's soft on the inside. You should call her' Grandma'.

Ethan, who grew up in a loveless environment, actually yearned for his family.

Besides, Janice was the one who hurt the Procters. They didn't hate him, and they barely interacted with each other.

Grandma, Ethan called gently.

Enna's frown lifted a fraction. The glint in her eyes became gentle.

She held his hands with teary eyes. "There, there. Glad to see you back. You're much better than your mother."

Next, she faced Janice. "How long are you planning to stand there?"

Derrick and Ryder held Janice's hands. ' Mom has been waiting for you for years. She wouldn't hold a grudge against you. She still loves you."

One thing Janice learned from the three decades of suffering was how precious family was.

"Where's Wendell?’ Wendell was her third eldest brother.

He's helping the Fordhams. Bet you don't know this yet, but his son is engaged to Ms. Jacqueline. He's considered as one of them, I guess. Were it not for this, they would've discussed the wedding already. What a shame The Procters were equally upset to learn how turbulence had caught up with the Fordhams."

Janice, you're finally back! It was a gentle male voice.

Olivia looked back to see a middle-aged man in black.

That's… her voice drawled.

Sean whispered to her, "Mr. Wendell."

In other words, that was Ethan's uncle.

When Olivia finally saw his face, her mind went blank. He…

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Even After Death Chapter 1570-A moment ago, Olivia felt that Derrick and Ryder looked familiar for some reason.

When Wendell finally showed up, she knew why.

Wayne resembled Wendell a lot. He looked somehow similar to Derrick and Ryder too.

What's the matter? "How many children does Mr. Wendell have?" "One. That's Alexander, who's engaged with Jacqueline. You saw him yesterday." "I see…"

Many people looked similar, just like Olivia and Jacqueline, even though they weren't blood-related.

Olivia overthought it because Wayne was consigned to a slum in Carathia when he was young. He didn't know who his parents were.

I just think that Mr. Alexander doesn't look like Mr. Wendell. He takes after his mother more. "Maybe. I can't remember her face because she has passed on for many years. Mr. Wendell is a devoted man. He didn't marry anyone else all these years."

Olivia nodded and kept quiet, observing the scene.

She understood Ethan more than anyone else. He should be very happy to be able to meet the Procters.

Janice wiped her tears away and pulled Ethan to the front. "He’s your Uncle Wendell."

Ethan was obviously stunned for a moment before he regained his composure.

Uncle Wendell. He wore a calm face to mask his surprise.

Enna wiped at her eyes too. "You're finally willing to come back. This will always be your home. Alright, now. We shouldn't let the sun down on our anger. Let's not bring up the past. It's Mr. Fordham Senior's funeral." "Yes, Mom." "Oh, lord."

Enna couldn't control her tears again when she heard Janice call her'Mom'.

Ethan, you must be tired from traveling all the way here. You should get some rest in the backyard. "I'm fine. Considering how both families get along, I should help them out." "Oh, Ethan. I'm so glad that you're nothing like that heartless father of yours.

Ethan's uncles were sick of Kenneth's character, but they treated Ethan well.

They took him around to introduce him to the rest of the family.

After the family reunion, the Procters led him to the elderly people of the Fordham family.

Ethan walked toward the side of Sean, who was sitting in a wheelchair.

Wendell introduced, "This is Sean, the third son of the Fordham family.

Sean, this is my nephew, Ethan."

Sean sized Ethan up. He had heard a lot about Ethan, especially about how he betrayed his wife for another woman.

That explained why his attitude toward Ethan was cold. "Hello."

Noticing the hostility, Ethan greeted simply before looking at Olivia.

He stretched out his hand toward her. "This is…" "Susie Fordham, my brother's friend," Troy continued.

This man was doing this on purpose! She was sure of it!

Fortunately, he released her very quickly. He didn't cross the line when there were people around.

She retreated to a corner.

Alexander met Ethan's eyes, which seemed capable of seeing through one's soul.

Alexander managed his expression. "Hi, Ethan."

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