Upon arriving in Gerby, Arnold came to pick us up. Since our arrival time was uncertain, so I didn't notify Beatrice.As we left the airport, Ivanna asked me, "Chlo, why don't you see Beatrice by yourself? Everyone's idea is that you accompany her tonight. After all, you must have a lot to talk about with her.“Also, the trial is tomorrow, and she wouldn’t be in the mood for socializing. We'll meet her at the court tomorrow and give her a surprise.""Then I'll have Arnold arrange for someone to take care of you," I suggested to Ivanna.Arnold immediately said, "Let Alvin handle it. He's from Gerby and knows his way around. Just tell him what you need."Theo quickly added, "Don't bother. We're here to accompany Beatrice, not to cause her trouble. I can handle everything here since I'm quite familiar with this place.""It’s alright. It'll be convenient to communicate anytime too with Alvin around," Arnold said, then immediately called Alvin, who promptly agreed.We got into the ca

The next day, a huge crowd gathered outside the courthouse to witness the trial.Many media reporters were conducting interviews, and people demanded severe punishment for the Chandler family. It seemed that Byron had angered the citizens of Gerby.As the car waited to enter the courthouse, I overheard an elderly citizen being interviewed. He passionately said, "Byron is insane, and he does not even spare his own daughter. What kind of person is he?"Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but glance at Beatrice. Her face remained pale, and she appeared calm. Sensing me looking at her, she clasped my hand with her cold one.The powerful voice from outside continued, "Mr. Elijah, the ex-CEO of Keller’s Dairy, was a remarkable person. He's our pride in Gerby!”The old man was indignant, and his words garnered approval from the surrounding crowd."I'm 60 this year, and I’ve been drinking the milk produced by his company for decades. This esteemed man, who has safeguarded the health of Ge

Only Hazelyn struggled to look at Beatrice in the courtroom.Beatrice shot her a smile of triumph tinged with arrogance. Hazelyn looked deflated as her face sank. In the end, she was defeated.As they were escorted away, everyone surged toward Beatrice, but no one spoke; they simply shook her hand in solidarity.There were still some documents that Beatrice needed to sign at the courthouse, and we remained by her side throughout.Beatrice left her current assistant from the Keller family to handle the remaining affairs.Once everyone had left, Beatrice looked at me. In a hoarse voice, she said, "Take everyone back to my place.”I looked at her, somewhat puzzled. "What about you?"She glanced at Finn, her eyes pleading. She said, "Finn... accompany me to the cemetery.""Sure." Finn didn't hesitate, stepping up to her side and offering his support.Theo quickly added, "We'll all go with you."Beatrice didn't refuse. She simply scanned her classmates before silently turning and

Beatrice accepted the glass, tears welling in her eyes. She looked up at me, her voice trembling slightly. "Yes, I still have family," she whispered, nodding rapidly.After finishing the milk, she wiped her face with a shaky hand. "I'll go wash up and be right down."Beatrice placed the cup on the table and stood up unsteadily. She walked toward her room, radiating a deep sense of loneliness.I followed her and caught a glimpse of Finn approaching from the other end of the hallway. Together, the three of us entered Beatrice's room.She was curled up on the sofa, fast asleep. Dark circles rimmed her eyes, a testament to the emotional turmoil she must have endured.Ivanna exchanged a knowing look with me. We both understood that Beatrice needed this rest. "Let her sleep," I murmured. "She needs a good night's rest."Finn gently lifted Beatrice and carried her to bed, adjusting the thermostat before quietly leaving the room.Once he left, Ivanna and I followed suit, leaving Beatric

I knew someone would have handled the funeral arrangements even though Beatrice had refused to be involved."Beatrice’s assistant had him buried here in Haven Cemetery. I don't want the details. Those two bodies remain unclaimed, so they'll probably end up in unmarked graves," Finn said.As I thought about Hazelyn's final struggles, I couldn't help but scoff. "She got what she deserved."Regaining my composure, I turned to Finn. "How's production going at the factory?"Finn seemed lost in thought, still caught up in our previous conversation. When I asked about production, he seemed taken aback.Then, he grinned sheepishly. "Sorry, I zoned out there for a moment."I smiled faintly. "I've taken on a few more projects recently, and they’re all big ones. There’s been a surge in orders too.""No problem. We added two more production lines, and the new automatic security doors are also available online. They're top-of-the-line. You should check them out when you have time," Finn said