Chapter 476
Chapter 476
At that moment, a soft and melodious ringtone sounded. A all was coming in.
It was from Lilian.
Jessica pressed the button to answer the call, and Lilian’s anxious voice immediately came through. “Jessica, how are things going with Mr. Hawk?”
Jessica smiled slightly. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ve taken care of everything.”
Lilian’s voice filled with excitement. “Really?”
“Yes,” Jessica replied confidently. “Tell Dad and Grandma to relax. No matter how much Wendy pressures him, Stanley will protect us. He’ll make sure Wendy treats my heart condition, and he’ll cut ties with her completely!”
Lilian was ecstatic. That’s amazing! If Mr. Hawk breaks ties with Wendy, this is going to be quite the spectacle. You’re incredible!”
Jessica smiled, her lips curving into a pleased grin.
- 3.
Three days had passed. As soon as the morning light broke, Wendy headed straight for Jerry’s grave.
She had given the Crone family three days to act. Today, it was time to punish the murderer.
Wendy stood in front of Jerry’s gravestone, where a photo of him smiling gently was attached, his expression warm and full of kindness.
She reached out and touched the photo, her voice soft and steady.
“Dad, the Crone family will be here soon. I won’t let a single one of these murderers escape.”
Just then, her phone rang, the familiar melodic tone echoing through the air.
Wendy glanced at the screen and saw it was Samuel calling
She answered quickly.
“Have you reached the cemetery?” Samuel’s voice came through.
“Yeah, I’m here,” Wendy replied.
“Good, I’ll be there shortly.”
“I can handle things on my own. You don’t have to come.”
“No way.” Samuel’s voice took on a protective tone. “You’re pregnant now. I have to help you deal with the Crone family. I’ve got your back.”
Wendy felt warmth spread through her heart. Though she had been abandoned as a child, she had found so much love since then.
“Where are you now?”
“I’m almost there. I- 11
Suddenly, Samuel’s voice cut off mid–sentence, followed by a sharp, jarring noise.
Wendy’s heart skipped a beat. She gripped her phone tightly. “Samuel? Are you okay? Samuel!”
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She heard two beeps, and then the call dropped, leaving only the sound of a busy signal.
Wendy frowned. What had just happened?
A sudden unease settled in her chest. Samuel never behaved like this. Could something have happened to him?
But that didn’t seem likely. Given Samuel’s position and status, very few people would dare harm him.
She tried calling him again, but this time, a cold, mechanical female voice responded, “Sorry, the number you have dialed is out of service. Please try again later.”
Why would Samuel’s phone be off?
Wendy’s suspicion deepened.
Just then, a few luxury cars rolled up, and Edith led the second branch members–Jessica, Lilian, and Harry, along with the third branch members–Trish, Archer, and Natalie. The entire Crone family had arrived.
Wendy couldn’t help but sneer.
Her father had passed away for so many years. Had any of the Crone family members ever come to pay their respects to him?
No.
Now that the entire family showed up at her father’s grave today, she had to admit it was quite a spectacle.
She pocketed her phone, trying to push thoughts of Samuel aside for the moment. The Crone family was here now. Edith, leading the group, walked over with a cool smile.
“Hello, Wendy.” She looked at Jerry’s gravestone. “Since we’re here, we’d like to offer our respects.”
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