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He couldn’t afford to wallow in grief any longer.
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For his grandfather’s final farewell, he had to gather every ounce of strength and see it through with dignity. Charles‘ memorial service commenced.
Before the simple, elegant memorial display, guests stepped forward one by one to offer condolences and lay flowers.
Arthur stood to one side, giving a slight, solemn nod and responding with quiet gratitude to each person who approached.
Madilyn stood in the receiving line alongside several of the family’s senior elders, all clad in simple black, their faces etched with solemnity.
Jennifer held Jenarth’s hand, remaining in an inconspicuous corner where they stayed silent throughout.
Those who were observant understood their connection to Arthur. He and Jennifer were legally married, and by allowing her and their son to be present, Arthur had quietly affirmed their place within the family circle.
Jennifer made no show of acting as the lady of the house. She simply helped with small, quiet tasks in the background, and no one chose to question her presence further.
Frank, leaning on his cane, moved forward and gently laid a white rose before Charles‘ portrait.
“Safe journey, Charles,” Frank murmured, his voice thick. He then slowly made his way to a chair and sat down.
As the elder with the most seniority present, he sat upright, his keen gaze sweeping over the assembled guests.
The line of mourners continued. Madilyn watched them, a flicker of triumph gleaming in her eyes.
Once the service concluded, Joel was scheduled to read Charles‘ will before everyone.
Kevin had already texted her–Joel was currently at the notary’s office finalizing the documents. Once notarized, Charles‘ will would become legally binding, its contents unalterable.
No one would be able to contest it. The thought of having victory securely within her grasp made Madilyn’s composure almost crack into a smile.
But before her satisfaction could last more than a few seconds, a low murmur rippled through the crowd.
“Who is that? Why is she dressed like that?”
“This is Charles‘ memorial. How could she show up in red? Is she here to make a scene?”
“Who on earth is she?”
Hearing the whispers, Madilyn looked up and witnessed the most shocking sight of her life.
The entire space was a study in somber black and white without a single stray color–except for one startling, vivid, and utterly discordant splash of crimson
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Madilyn couldn’t believe her eyes. It was Chloe. She wasctually seeing Chloe here.
It had to be a trick of the light. There was no way Chloe would show up!
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Madilyn quickly dismissed the thought, but the figure in red was unmistakably walking down the central aisle toward the front. It really was Chloe.
Chloe. How did she have the audacity to come to Charles funeral? This was the Myers family’s private estate–what right did she have to be here?
And what in the world was she thinking, showing up in that red dress? Was she deliberately trying to stir up a scandal?
Chloe’s attire made her intentions blatantly obvious.
Madilyn stepped forward, her face tightening with displeasure. “Chloe. What are you doing here?”
Clad in a sleek, sophisticated crimson dress, Chloe stood in stark, dramatic contrast to the monochrome surroundings. Instantly, she became the focal point of every gaze in the room.
Those who recognized Chloe were stunned. Charles‘ funeral–Chloe was certainly not on the guest list, yet here she was.
And she was wearing such a bold, defiant color. This was a clear provocation, a disruption. But on a day like this, it felt beyond inappropriate.
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