He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 849

Hearing the chime, Scarlett immediately clicked to the front door camera.

It was Yardley.

He was standing on the porch, accompanied by his sister, Catherine, and his assistant. The assistant was holding several large bags filled with baby formula, diapers, and toys.

Scarlett frowned in disgust. "The Flynn family is relentless. His mother and sister leave, and now he shows up."

Julian's lips pressed into a thin line. "They won't stop coming until they get what they want."

Scarlett let out a heavy sigh. "Thank God I'm not actually dead. As strong as my mom is, she couldn't fend off this entire family by herself forever."

Julian pinched her cheek affectionately. "Exactly. You're meant for better things. And this whole ordeal is showing you people's true colors."

She nodded and focused back on the monitor.

***

Yardley rang the bell several times before the door finally opened.

But it wasn't Jacqueline standing there. It was Talia.

Talia's face instantly twisted into a scowl. "Is your family genuinely incapable of taking a hint?"

"Your mother and sister were just here causing a scene. Now you bring your other sister? What, are you trying to bulldoze the house down?"

She rolled her eyes aggressively. "Let me guess, you're here to drool over Scarlett's money too?"

Talia remembered Catherine. She was the one who had secretly bought gold jewelry for Dawn. Knowing she wasn't a toxic viper like the rest of her family, Talia's expression softened slightly.

"A memorial?" Talia asked suspiciously. "Are you paying for it?"

Talia had actually been thinking about this herself and had planned to bring it up with Jacqueline. Even without a body, Scarlett deserved a proper goodbye.

"Yes," Yardley said quietly. "I'll cover every expense, and we'll do it exactly how Ms. Langley wants it. Can we please just come inside and talk?"

Talia glanced back over her shoulder.

Jacqueline was standing in the hallway, holding Dawn. She met Yardley's eyes and finally said, "Come in."

Yardley and Catherine stepped into the foyer. Seeing the beautiful little girl in a princess dress nestled in Jacqueline's arms, Catherine broke down.