“That’s why there’s a cat in the villa—the one you saw last time. Its name is Precious. Over time, Mr. Yates gradually got better and stopped trying to end his life.”
Haley’s hands stilled as she picked the vegetables.
Her gaze lowered, her emotions subtly sinking.
“And just like that, he accepted your ‘death,’ and life moved on peacefully. We all thought that was the end of it. But then… you weren’t dead. Not only did you return, but you had also given birth to two children.
“He endured so much hardship, but in the end, he finally got a new beginning. And yet, Mr. Yates Sr.…”
Mrs. Zimmer sighed heavily.
“He was old. It was only a matter of time. But the madam was still so young. She left far too soon.
“First, he lost his father as a young man. Now, just past thirty, his mother is gone too.
“Other than you, Chase, and Alex, he has no other family left.”
“Mrs. Zimmer, I—”
“Oh, listen to me. Why am I talking about all this on such a beautiful day?”
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