Thin lips parted, and a magnetic, deep voice sounded from above Evelyn Bert's head. "Birth, aging, sickness, and death are part of the natural course of life. Death is not the end, but rather a new beginning."With those words, the man's large hand gently ruffled her hair, his deep voice filled with unmasked tenderness and affection, "What do you think?"Evelyn Bert was stunned. She never expected the man to suddenly say such things to her, leaving her quite surprised.After a long while, she finally heard her own voice, "Mm."Death is not the end; it is a new beginning."Do you feel better now?" Orville Quiller asked.Evelyn Bert blinked and replied, "Much better, thank you."Orville Quiller curved his lips, "I don't want your thanks."The word 'thanks' was meaningless to him. He wanted something else, and she knew exactly what that was.Evelyn Bert was well aware, but she couldn't answer. She could only remain silent, unable to make any promises.Seeing her silence, Orvi
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