“Okay.” Lily deepened her smile as she looked at her phone. It was irony mixed with a bit of sadness.
This matter will soon have a conclusion. Then Lily's grandfather would be buried in peace. Everything should have an end, but ultimately, it was a matter of the Lodge family. It was impossible not to be sentimental as they were all from the Lodge family.
The back of Lily’s hand felt warm. She looked down and noticed a big warm hand holding her petite hand. Alexander whispered, "Let's end this quickly. I'm sure that your grandfather also doesn't want to see the Lodge family tearing themselves apart.
"Yeah." Lily closed her eyes as she leaned on her husband. She needed a good rest as she knew there would be a disastrous situation when she got home.
...
Soon the car drove back with the lobby brightly lit, but it did not feel welcoming. Instead, it made one feel indifferent.
Lily and Alexander walked side by side into the house. Jonathan sat right in the middle. He raised his eyes and glanced at the couple when he heard them. When Jonathan saw Alexander, he frowned as his lips pursed a little. Jonathan could not hide the fact that he was unhappy.
Seeing his expression, Lily knew that the Lodge family... Jonathan and Henry, to be exact, were not happy to see Alexander. After all, he was a tricky "outsider." They could not kick him out due to his status. He was like an invisible thorn pricking at their hearts.
Lily occasionally wondered, if Alexander had not been here, would her situation be much worse than it was now.
"Granduncle Jonathan, why are you still awake to wait for me?" Lily removed the scarf around her neck and said casually.
When Lily entered the house, she glanced around and did not see Henry. Why? Did he plan to let Jonathan handle her?
“Regardless of the culture, he should be peacefully buried in the earth. There is no need to hide this matter, am I right? Are you planning not to bury my grandfather or arrange his funeral?”
Jonathan was shocked as Lily turned the tide against him. "N-Nonsense!" He roared angrily.
"What are you talking about?! I am your grandfather’s brother, Lily! Don't forget that you are a suspect in your grandfather's death. You know how your grandfather died very well, and you can't escape this!
“Now that the news is out there, I think you are deliberately trying to be a fish in troubled waters and bury your grandfather in chaos, am I right?"
Initially, Lily's face was still light and calm. However, her complexion suddenly changed after hearing Jonathan’s last two sentences. She sharpened her eyes and glanced at Jonathan casually, which startled him.
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