X Chapter: 347 Chapter 347 Thinking about how long it had been since the accident, I let out a dry, bitter laugh. "Is that even necessary anymore?" "If something comes up, we'll need a way to reach you, he replied, surprising me.
I couldn't imagine what could cup after all these years, but I scribbled down my number and walked out.
With the death report in hand, the only thing I still needed was the cremation documents. For that, I had to turn to Matthew. But since he was still unwell, I decided to reach out to Lindey instead. "Rea, what brings you here?" Lindey looked more surprised than pleased when she saw me.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIrained-whether it was from running around "I need to talk to you. Let's go inside," I said, fer because of Yuna's situation or just my period, I t sure, but I felt lightheaded.
er arm "Oh, okay. Well... let's sit in the gazebo instead; it's too stuffy inside," Lindey suggested, linking her through mine as she ledtoward the garden.
I didn't think much of it and followed. She called out to her housekeeper, "Isabel, bring sfruit and the rice pudding I just made over to the gazebo." The housekeeper nodded, and Lindey turned back to me. "Rea, you don't look so good. Are you feeling alright?" "Yeah, it's just my period," I said, using it as an excuse.
"Maybe a little rice pudding will help. I'll have Isabel bring sover, Lindey said, getting up. "Just sit tight for a second." I hadn't cfor small talk, so I stood up too. "Lindey, I actually have something important I need to handle today." She looked a little taken aback. I pulled out the death report from my bag. "I need to finalize my parents' death registration, but I'm still missing the cremation documents." "Death registration? Her eyes flashed with surprise, then softened with sympathy. "Why now?" I looked down at the paper in my hand. "Their apartment is being demolished. I can't sign off on anything without getting all the documents sorted." Lindey didn't say anything right away, but after a moment, she hugged me. "Maybe... maybe it's for the best." She helda little longer before pulling back. "The documents are in Matthew's desk drawer. I'll go grab it for you." "Wait here for me," she said, brushing her hand over my head and gently nudgingback into my seat.
I had wanted to go inside with her, grab the documents, and leave quickly, but the way she was handling things made it hard to push back.
Right then, Isabel arrived with the fruit and rice pudding. Lindey gave her a quick instruction before +25 BONUS Chapter 34 leaving. "Rea's not feeling well. Make her schamomile tea." Isabel nodded, setting the rice pudding down in front of me, then said she'd go prepare the tea. I tried to stop her. "That's really not necessary, Isabel," "No, it is. Madam will be upset if you don't have it. She treats you like her own daughter." I understood she was just trying to avoid trouble, so I let it go.
A few minutes later, she returned with the chamomile tea and leftalone again.
The rice pudding was just as good as I remembered. Over the years, I'd had it plenty of times.
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But since leaving the Johnston family, I hadn't had many! i had many chances enjoy it.Nife had been too chaotic.
to I finished the bowl, but Lindey still hadn't returned. Was she having trouble finding the documents?
I glanced at the time. The offices were closing in just over an hour, and stovers I still had a few more errands to run to finalize everything. Uncover the Celestial Secrets that Help Shape Yo... Sponsored: Astrorealm
Not wanting to wait any longer, I got up and headed toward the house. But just as Neached the door, I heard Lindey's voice. You better behave and stay right here. If you cause any trouble, don't think I won't handle it." er tone was sharp, harsher than usual for Lindey.
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