ログインAs Adeline stepped out, ready to head to Grandpa Tom’s house, she was startled to see Jason had returned.“Where are you going?” he asked, his voice calm but curious.“Jason… you’re back! I was just about to follow you,” Adeline replied.“I know… come on, let’s go inside,” Jason said, leading the way. He entered the bedroom first and went straight to the bathroom to clean up.Adeline removed her jacket, set her handbag on the table, and prepared clothes for him.After his shower, Jason emerged and dressed in the clothes Adeline had laid out.“Jason… let’s eat. You haven’t had anything all day,” Ade
Not long after, Odette arrived, along with Jason’s friends—Andrew, Sven, Will, and, of course, Celine. Celine approached Jason.“Jason, I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay strong,” Celine said, placing a hand on his shoulder.Though Adeline wasn’t pleased to see Celine, she ignored her—this wasn’t the time for jealousy.Soon, everyone at Grandpa Tom’s residence accompanied him to his final resting place. Grandpa Tom was laid to rest beside the graves of his children and grandchildren.Adeline felt an immense weight in her chest. In the past few months, she had grown very close to Grandpa Tom and had come to see him as her own grandfather. She loved him dearly. Isabella and Odette did their best to console her.
Once they arrived home, Jason took a shower while Adeline prepared clothes for him.That night, they had dinner together, chatting lightly over the meal. After finishing, they both went back to their bedroom. Adeline picked one of her thick books from her collection and settled on the bed, leaning comfortably against the headboard.Jason, however, couldn’t help but think about Andrew and Odette. Curiosity got the better of him, and he decided to ask Adeline.“Sweetheart?” Jason called, lying down on his stomach beside her.“Hmm? Yes?” Adeline replied.“Does Odette… have a boyfriend?” Jason asked. Adeline paused and glanced at him, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Odette excused herself to the kitchen, hoping a little food could help ease her sadness. She rummaged through the fridge, filling her arms with snacks and leftovers.“Miss Odette, let me help you,” the maid said, approaching her.“No, thank you, Auntie. I can manage,” Odette replied with a small smile, carefully walking back to her room, making sure none of the food she carried fell.“Odette… why are you bringing so much food?” Adeline asked, her tone curious.“I’m starving! Let’s eat,” Odette said cheerfully, shutting the bedroom door behind her. She set all the food on the bed.“Let’s eat on the floor; your bed will get dirty otherwise,” Adeline sugges
The next morning, Adeline sat in the car as Jason drove her to Odette’s house. He would then continue on to work at his office. Occasionally, he glanced at his wife, noticing the unusual pensive look on her face. It seemed she was worried, thinking about her only friend.“Darling… are you feeling unwell?” Jason asked gently, touching her cheek.“Hmm… no, I’m fine,” Adeline replied softly.“But you don’t look well. Wouldn’t it be better if you stayed home?” he pressed, concern furrowing his brow.“No, Jason, I’m fine! I need to see Odette—she seems to be having some trouble. She suddenly told me yesterday that she plans to stay in Japan permanently,” Adeline explained.
Will walked side by side with Odette toward the back of the vacant lot.The ground beneath their feet was still covered with rough gravel. Beyond the empty land, a plantation came into view—lush plants and tall trees growing thick and shady. They walked through it for about five minutes.Then, suddenly—A garden appeared before them.It was breathtakingly beautiful and soothing to the eyes. A gentle stream flowed through the center of the garden, its soft rippling sound filling the air. Odette’s eyes widened in awe.“Wow… this is so beautiful,” she said. “How did you even find a place like this?”Will smiled broadly.“Back then, every time we finished playing basketball, Jason, Andrew, and I would look for somewhere quiet to relax. That’s how we found this place. Sometimes, after practice, we’d come here.”The moment she heard Andrew’s name, Odette&rsq







