Pushing open the door to the study room, she caught a glimpse of a dark figure at the desk.
The room was lit with a white lap. The room was deadly quiet, and a wide desk was placed in the middle of the wide room.
There were brushes, papers, ink and inkstone on the top of the table where Jayden used to practice his calligraphy on the table
However, the man who used to hold the brush and bow down to practice calligraphy in front of the table was no longer there.
The black ink inside the inkstone which was placed on the table had already dried up. The fragrance of ink had filled the room.
She then walked over and looked at the man who was standing in front of the table. She hesitated several times as she didn’t know how to speak to him at that moment. So, she went over to him and embraced him.
After a long time, she said hoarsely, “Someone will come in the evening, you have to adjust your emotion as soon as possible.”
Matthew looked around the room which made him feel two contradictory feelings. The room was familiar to him but also unfamiliar to him at the same time. He then said in a low and hoarse voice, “Lola, I’ve lost another family member.”
He had lost his mother and now he had lost his father.
A lump came into her throat, so she hugged him tightly with her arms. She was choking with sobs, “You still have me and our children. We'll always be with you…”
Matthew wrapped her in his arms as he was pushing too hard, Dolores’s body almost crashed in. He buried his face in her chest and his body was trembling lightly.
Dolores could not find any words to comfort him and what she could do was merely keep him company quietly.
After a long time, Matthew released her until the sky outside was turning brighter.
Dolores looked at his calm face and knew that he was hiding all his sorrow and sadness at that moment as it was not the time for him to grieve.
Since Jayden had passed away, he must take care of the funeral well so Jayden’s soul would be allowed to go in peace.
Knock, knock…
There was a sudden knock on the door.
Matthew said, “You may come in.”
Coral pushed the door open and said, “Someone is coming and crying in the room.”
Coral had previously met this person who seemed to be the one and only clan member of the Nelson family.
“I know.” Matthew stood up. The two children didn’t really rest well at night, so he asked Dolores to look after the children while he went to the room.
Before he could enter the room, he heard a cry which was loud but without any sad emotion.
He was just doing some superficial actions.
When Matthew walked into the room, he saw a man who was dressed in a Mao suit, lying on the bed, and crying.
Although Matthew had never seen him before, he still could recognize he was Jayden’s cousin.
He was Matthew’s uncle.
He didn’t get along with people much due to his handicap.
The man was thin and slender, he had combed black hair mixed with white hair. His skin was white and there were some age spots on his face. Overall, he looked quite spiritual.
He was surprised to see him here so soon.
“Matthew, why didn't you tell me about my brother’s bad health? I missed seeing him before he left. How can you do something like this as a son?” He was questioning Matthew.
This person must have come to their house with some other intentions once Jayden had passed away as he normally wouldn’t contact them.
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