Even After Death

They drove to the lake in the western suburban area.

The gorgeous scenery was visible from quite some distance away.

The gentle breeze blew on the fields as birds flew overhead ina flock.

There were also lotuses on the lake.

The sky was clear, and the water was rippling gently.

Some petals scattered by the lakeside added a touch of elegance to the view.

"This place is so pretty." "Yeah.

Mom's very sickly, so she can only stay in quiet places to rest.

This is a nice place, which helps improve her mood." Before they got out of the car, there was already a group of housekeepers in uniform waiting for them.

When the car came to a stop, a middle-aged butler opened the door.

He said politely, "You're finally home, Mr.

Sean." This palace wasn't actually his home.

The Fordham residence was in the middle of the city.

It wasn't the best place for his mother to stay.

The Fordham siblings weren't that attached to this place, but that wasn't important.

Their home was where their parents were.

It was even more true for wealthy families like theirs.

The parents were the foundation that held the family together.

Wherever they were was where the family's roots were.

"Nice to see you, Ms.

Patch." "I'm glad you're in high spirits, Mr.

Sean." Nina Patch had been working for Shana for many years.

She was a very considerate person.

She was also someone who had been there since the siblings were just kids.

They respected her a lot.

The housekeepers took the wheelchair out as Olivia got out of the car with Willow.

"Ms.

Patch, this is Dr.

Fordham and Willow." "heard about them on the phone.

She's done our family a great favor.

Dr.

Fordham, let's talk when we're inside.

Madam Fordham has been waiting for some time." "Sure." Olivia thought Nina would be bothered by her identity, but that wasn't the case.

She could only see gratitude in Nina's eyes.

This was how a person who truly cared about Sean would react, unlike Jacqueline.

The more Olivia thought about Jacqueline, the more she found her to be suspicious.

Although this was a place for healing, it was clear a lot of effort was put into maintaining it.

The place was filled with all sorts of flowers.

Olivia stood still as she noticed a blue flower in the yard.

"This is a desert lily." 1 "That's right." Olivia always had a keen eye for plants.

"I seem to recall that these flowers are found in the desert and are known as the flowers of life.

Water can be found wherever it blooms.

A desert tribe even uses it as their emblem." "That's right.

It's because this flower is a sign of good fortune.

Jacqueline went through a lot of trouble to get the flower here." "This is Jacqueline's doing too?" "Yeah.

She cares about everyone in the family.

Why?" Olivia swallowed the questions she wanted to ask.

"Nothing.

I just feel like she's very considerate." The butler also sang Jacqueline's praises, "Ms.

Jacqueline is a very good daughter.

The Fordham family has gone through turbulent times.

Mr.

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Vox are usually very busy.

She's the only one who would visit Madam Fordham frequently." Everyone Olivia met praised Jacqueline.

She was like a perfect angel sent from heaven.

As they were talking, someone suddenly called out, "Sean, have you come home?" When he heard the voice, Sean quickly turned around.

"Mom." The white sash of a nearby pavilion fluttered, and a woman appeared before them.

As she was about to walk down the steps, Nina rushed toward her and held her steady.

"Be careful, Madam Fordham." Only then did Sean notice something was wrong.

He looked at Shana's blank eyes.

"Mother, what's wrong with your eyes?" Olivia felt a weird emotion bubbling within her when she saw Shana.