Although Audrey was the eldest daughter of the previous head of the family, her status would have been noble if the previous head were still alive. Unfortunately, the previous head of the family had been dead for forty or fifty years.
Audrey had also been missing for decades and only reappeared a few months ago. Even if the current head of the family acknowledges that she is truly the eldest daughter of the former head, what difference does it make? The one now sitting in the position of the head of the Farrell family is Clarissa.
It’s often said that a new ruler appoints new ministers. Clarissa has been the head of the family for forty or fifty years. No one believes that Audrey can reclaim the position. Even Liberty has little hope.
How long has Liberty been in Jensburg? How many years have the head of the family and the young master been operating there? They can’t be compared.
Unless Clarissa willingly hands over the position to Audrey’s branch, Kathryn will likely take over.
With Clarissa up on the mountain, the gravekeeper suggested that Audrey and her group should wait before going up.
The cemetery was on a small hill, not very high, but it was the burial place of the Farrell family ancestors, starting from the first generation. The ancestor was buried at the bottom, and each subsequent generation was buried higher up the hill.
The previous head of the family’s grave wasn’t at the top but midway up the hill. Two pine and cypress trees were planted in front of each tomb. Many of them had grown tall and large, obscuring the view from the base of the hill, making it impossible to see anyone halfway up.
Audrey’s face darkened as she said coldly, “That’s my mother. I don’t need anyone’s permission to see her.”
“Clarissa is just my second aunt, and she was raised by my mother.”
The others seemed about to say something, but Uncle Seventeen quickly interjected, “Miss Audrey, you may go whenever you wish. I’m sure the head of the family won’t blame you.”
He shot a warning glance at the others.
Although Audrey had only returned a few months ago, she was the head of the Stone family in Wiltspoon and had been quite powerful in her youth. When her face darkened, she was imposing without even needing to raise her voice. She exuded more authority than Clarissa.
They were merely members of the Farrell clan, five generations removed from the head of the family, and their relationship was distant. Because their parents were dead and they were unmarried, they had taken up jobs as caretakers of the Farrell family’s ancestral graves. The job provided food, shelter, and a salary of more than $10,000 a month.
During festivals, they received additional benefits, and the job had decent perks.
It was unwise to get involved in the conflict between Clarissa and Audrey. They should remain neutral and avoid taking sides.
After all, either side could emerge victorious.
What if Audrey and her side won, and Liberty became the head of the family? They could lose their jobs. Without income, what would they do as they grew older? The clan wouldn’t support them if they were unemployed.
Realizing this, the others quickly smiled and stopped protesting.
Audrey didn’t bother with them any further. She and Darrell supported Mr. Jimenez as they slowly made their way up the hill, with Lilian silently following.
“Mr. Jimenez, take it slow,” Audrey would remind him from time to time.
Mr. Jimenez walked a little faster than the others. Perhaps the long absence had stirred his emotions, and now that he had returned, he couldn’t calm down. When the former head of the family first passed away, Mr. Jimenez had managed to pay his respects quietly. But after Clarissa found out, he could no longer return.
If Audrey hadn’t accompanied him this time, he probably wouldn’t have had the chance to visit the head of the family.
In his youth, Mr. Jimenez could have easily overpowered the gravekeepers.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary)
Maybe they have the new english interpreter who do not even check the previous names of the character in the story. The story now is repetetive and not in order. Sometimes, the first to happen came in last. Attention, author and interpreter, kindly take to heart your readers comments....
Please correct the names… it is hard to keep up....
I hope after chapter 4359, next chapter will be Serenity and Zachary which is the famous and interesting novel. If it continues to be a Chinese character you loss your reader. Thanks...
Please use the English names as it is difficult to read and connect....
I am very greatful of your hard work in translating the novel in English, is there any chance you could use the character’s name in English please, it’s hard to follow the story with Chinese names. Thanks...
Please use correct names and watch the repeating of pages....
Thank you for the story, its going on well, however the changing of names somehow makes it difficult to follow. Even learning the new ones that you have tried to match, it is extremely difficult to follow and enjoy the drama while trying to go back to rechecking who we are talking about. The title is still Married at first sight (Serenity and Zachary) but they no longer exist in the whole picture. You created a dynamic community which I am sure everyone felt they lived and travelled with. We appreciate all the effort and your insight. I am very grateful for this novel is very captivating....
Please continue using Zachary,. Serenity,Duncan, Liberty etc . You jumped 30 updates and changed names where I'm unable to follow the story and losing interest. This is a great disservice to your loyal readers....
Changing names ruins the whole story. Whoever heard of such a thing....
Please use the old names, the new names are too confusing...