Kevan went home and took a shower. After changing his clothes, he drove to the cemetery.
Roland had made it clear a long time ago that when he passed away, he wanted to be buried alongside his wife, Jennifer Rogers. He didn't want her to be buried all alone, it was just too lonely.
His wife's grave was located on Paradise Hill, on the outskirts of Bartham.
Paradise Hill Cemetery was the largest public cemetery in Bartham, with a beautiful view of Denver Lake to the north.
At the foot of Paradise Hill, there was a plot of land with the best view of the lake.
The area was fully enclosed and designated as an upscale burial ground, costing well over ten thousand dollars per square foot.
There were security guards manning the entrance, and some of them patrolled around the grounds regularly.
Apart from relatives of the deceased, no one else could enter those grounds.
Every year, on the anniversary of Jennifer's death, Kevan would accompany Roland to the cemetery to visit her grave.
Kevan could make his way to her grave even with his eyes closed.
Regardless, to put on a convincing act of his amnesia, Kevan called Violet at the entrance of the cemetery, "I'm at Paradise Hill Cemetery. Which area is Grandpa buried?"
At the other end of the call, Kevan could hear solemn and mournful music playing.
It seemed that the burial ceremony was still ongoing.
Violet whispered, "Come to Denver Gardens in the northern section. When you arrive, ask the security guard to show you the way. They will tell you how to get here."
Walking around the foot of the hill, he arrived at Denver Gardens in the north.
The guards at Denver Gardens were the same, even after many years, so they recognized Kevan immediately.
When Kevan asked for directions, the guard was surprised. "Isn't Old Mr. Rogers buried alongside Old Mrs. Rogers?"
"Yes, but I don't remember," Kevan explained simply.
The guard's eyes widened with surprise, but he relented.
Although he was burning with curiosity, they weren't acquainted well enough that he could chat casually with Kevan.
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