Chapter 400
Lilian immediately asked Wendy how did you find the f anDr C eyl an
Wendy slips curved into a subtle smile her expression gleaming That s none of your business Right now I m here to take my dad sashes
Edith stepped in front of Wendy blocking her way You can t
Wendy looked at Edith her voice cold What Are you trying to back out If you do you can forget about the fake Dr C eyl an You won t see a single penny of your money back
Edithhesitated,a flickerofguiltcrossingherface.”IpromisedyouIwouldn’tgo backonmyword.It’sjust…Today’snotagooddaytogiveyouJerry’sashes.Wecan doonanotherday.”
WendyfixedhergazeonEdith,hertoneunwavering.”I’m heretotakeDadhome.Anydayworksforme.”
With that Wendy brushed past Edith and strode toward the Crone family s estate
The white seal still marked the entrance to the estate Wendy reached out peeled it away and then pushed the door open with a firm motion
The door creaked as it swung open and Wendy walked inside
ShemadeherwaytotheCrone family’sgrandhall,wheremanyphotoscommemoratingthefamily’sfamilymemberswhohadpassedweredisplayed.Inthecorner,shequicklyspottedJerry’sphoto.
Itsatinacorner,half–coveredby arag,withdustsettledontop.
Wendy s heart sank She couldn t understand why the Crone family would treat her father this way
She gently picked up Jerry s photo and wiped away the dust with her hand Her pale eyes turned red and she spoke softly Dad I m here to take you home
Her father sashes were placed behind the photo Wendy held the urn to her chest and carefully lifted the photo before walking out with purposeful steps
Edith watched her leave asking Where are you taking him
Wendy replied without turning back Anywhere away from the Crone family To him anyplace other than this is home
With that Wendy walked aw
With that Wendy walked away her steps firm and resolute
OnceWendywasgone,LilianwalkedovertoEdith,concernwrittenonherface.”WendyhasJerry’sashesnow,Whatifshefinds outthetruthabouthowhedied?”
Harry and Archer quickly gathered around clearly worried as well It was the Crone family s most hidden secret
Harry voiced his concern If Wendy figures it out she won t just let it slide She s completely different from before almost as if she s become impossible to predict If she seeks revenge it could become a real problem
Edith shota sharp look at everyone her gaze filled with disdain What are you all afraid of It s just ashes Do you think Wendy can detect toxins in them You re all overestimating her
Jerry had been poisoned to death
Harry,Archer,and Lilianbreathedalittleeasier.Intheirminds,Wendydidn’thavetheabilitytotesttheashesforpoison
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Edith’seyesnarrowed,hervoicecoldasshespoke,”Jerry’lead.Nobodycanblameusforbeingheartless.Heowedus.He wasnevertrulypartoftheCronefamily.Ifoundhimonthesideofthemad;Itookhiminandraisedhim,andheshouldhaverepaldus.
I didn t want him to die at first but once he learned the truth about Wendy s real background he wanted to take her to the Capital l 1
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