Betrayed and Dumped She Rose Stronger Than Ever novel Chapter 487

As summer faded and the heat lost its bite, the days grew a little shorter, a little softer. George decided it was time to visit the cemetery, where his two sons and his late wife were buried. On the first day of autumn, with the butler’s steady arm guiding him, he walked slowly to the Duncan family’s burial grounds.

He wasn’t expecting to see anyone there. As they approached, he noticed someone kneeling by a grave, head bowed in silent apology. Squinting, George tried to make out who it was, but his vision wasn’t what it used to be. He nodded for the butler to get a better look.

The butler leaned forward, whispering, “Looks like a lady. There’s a child with her. Wait… isn’t that…” His voice trailed off.

“Who is it?” George asked, his tone sharp.

The butler hesitated, but honesty won out. “It’s probably Mr. Stephen Duncan’s son.”

The truth hit George at once, cold and hard. His face grew stern. He let out a bitter laugh. “She should be here. She should be. If it weren’t for her greedy father, none of this would have happened to my family. I wouldn’t have had to bury my sons.”

When Joan finished her prayers, she gently brushed Ben’s hair and helped him stand. As she turned, her eyes met George’s. Her heart jumped, and panic fluttered in her chest.

“Gran—” The old habit almost slipped out, but she caught herself and lowered her gaze. “Mr. Duncan,” she said quietly.

He let out a cold huff, giving her a once-over before his eyes shifted to the boy at her side. The ice in his expression melted, just a little. The boy’s features were so familiar, so achingly like Stephen’s when he was little.

While George studied Ben, Ben looked right back at him, curious and unafraid. Suddenly, Ben piped up, “Great-grandpa!”

George froze for a second, surprised. There was no anger or disgust in his eyes, just a kind of awkwardness at the unexpected greeting.

Joan quickly covered Ben’s mouth. “Don’t say that. I’m sorry, sir. I should have kept a better eye on him.”

George waved her off, his voice softer now. He looked at Ben with a gentleness he rarely showed. “What’s his name?” he asked.

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