Chapter 180

Samantha couldn't be bothered to get changed as she ran into the living room panically. She grabbed Quirina's arm and dragged her out to the courtyard.

Quirina asked, "What are you doing? Why are you so anxious?"

Tears started falling as Samantha said, "Grandpa—Something happened to Grandpa, Mom!"

Quirina frowned and asked, "What happened? Calm down and talk. You shouldn't be crying so much at your grandpa's birthday celebration."

Samantha choked on a sob and replied, "Earlier, I wanted to find out if Grandpa loved me or Holly more, so I pushed her into the pond and called for Grandpa's help.

"Who knew Grandpa tried rescuing us both at the same time? It was too hard on him, and he drowned.

"I didn't have my phone with me so I came back to call 911. But—But Abelin called me earlier and told me there's no need to call 911 anymore."

"What? What did you say?" Quirina asked, eyes bulging out of anxiousness.

Samantha cried as she said, "Grandpa—Grandpa is dead!"

Quirina grabbed Sam