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Noah fell silent, his gaze fixed on her for a moment before he turned around and departed.
A funeral home car arrived promptly River joined them, and together they headed to the crematorium.With no friends or relatives to bid him farewell, Bradley’s funeral was simple and understated.
While waiting for the cremation to conclude, River reached out to the cemetery.
Once the cremation was over, River received Bradley’s ashes and proceeded to the cemetery for his burial.
Having taken care of all the necessary arrangements, River purchased a bouquet of chrysanthemums and made her way to Katie’s grave.
She gently placed the flowers against the tombstone and knelt down slowly. In a soft murmur, she addressed her departed mother, “Mom, are you at peace in heaven?
“You harbored so much hatred toward Dad, didn’t you? But now, there’s no need for that because he’s passed away as well.”
“Now, I’m the only one left…”
In the distance, both Noah and Reuben quietly observed River as she knelt before the tombstone.
After a while, Reuben let out a sigh and remarked, “Mr. De Marco, Miss Healy is truly pitiful.”
Noah remained silent, his eyes clouded with gloom, revealing the depths of his emotions.
After a moment, Noah inquired, “Have you found out who was responsible?”
Reuben bowed his head. “Mr. De Marco, the person we’re dealing with is cunning. Every time we uncover a clue, it’s swiftly erased.”
Noah’s displeasure manifested as a frown. “What I want is results.”
“Understood, Mr. De Marco,” Reuben replied
Noah averted his gaze, retrieving a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it. After taking a drag, he asked, “How about the orphanage? Any news?”
“The new director is still searching for information from that year. It will take some time,” Reuben reported.
Flicking the ash off his cigarette, Noah made a decision. ‘I’ll go there tomorrow.”
“Mr. De Marco, Reuben reminded, “Your father is coming to Novamere City tomorrow.”
Noah’s frustration surfaced on his face. “Then I’ll go the day after tomorrow.”
“Got it…”
As Reuben spoke, he noticed River standing unsteadily.
Without warning, she suddenly collapsed.
“River!” Noah exclaimed, tossing his cigarette aside and rushing to her side.
“River!”
In a room adorned with cartoon pictures, a girl huddled on the bed, clutching her knees tightly.
She wept relentlessly, repeatedly calling out for her mother.
She screamed until her voice grew hoarse, but her mother never appeared.
Suddenly, the door swung open.
The girl straightened up, her gaze fixed on the doorway, only to find a few girls her age entering the room. She pouted and shrunk back.
“You’re crying again. All you do is cry all day long! What a jinx!”
The leader, with her hair tied in a ponytail, was consumed by anger. She grabbed a doll from the floor and hurled it forcefully at the girl on the bed.
“If you cry again, I’ll stuff your mouth with towels.
The girl stopped crying, but she glared at the girl in a ponytail with a deep sense of injustice.
“Don’t you dare glare at me! How dare you!” the ponytailed girl stormed toward her, raising her fists and striking her head repeatedly.
“I’m going to teach you a lesson, you jinx!”
“No… Stop hitting her!” River shouted at the top of her lungs, suddenly jolting awake.
She panted heavily, fear lingering in her eyes as she stared at the ceiling.
She had dreamt once again of that pitiful girl being subjected to violence.
“Ms. Healy is awake!” a familiar voice exclaimed, jolting River back to reality.
She turned her head and saw Lily rushing out of the room, brimming with excitement.
River’s mind was in a state of stupefaction as she found herself in Noah’s bedroom. She rubbed her forehead, unable to recall how Noah had brought her here.
Footsteps reached her ears, and she looked up to see Noah’s gloomy yet handsome face. He walked towards the bed and gazed down at her, his tone cold as he asked, “You’re awake?”
River gave him a grumpy look. “What kind of question is that?”
Noah noticed the sarcasm in her eyes, and his face turned dull. “Ungrateful as ever! I brought you home, but you didn’t even thank me.”
“Thank you,” River replied, lowering her gaze. Her tone was so calm that it lacked any hint of gratitude.
His frustration rose, and he swallowed slightly while thinking, “She really knows how to drive me crazy.
After a moment, he asked, “Why didn’t you eat properly? Don’t you know it’s not good for your health?”
River pursed her lips, refusing to answer his questions. Despite feeling dizzy, she pushed the blanket aside and tried to get out of bed.
“River!” Noah pressed her shoulders down, a tinge of anger visible in his eyes. “Don’t force me to tie you up in bed with ropes.”
River looked up at him with cold eyes. “You have no right to keep locking me up now.”
After what had happened the previous night, River couldn’t bring herself to believe his words. She couldn’t trust that he wouldn’t behave wildly and take liberties with her again.
River put on her slippers and walked out, determined to leave his bedroom.
“I won’t stop you if you think you can leave in those clothes,” Noah snorted, standing his ground.
River came to a sudden halt, her gaze shifting to the clothes she was wearing. She blushed rapidly upon realizing that she had donned Noah’s shirt.
Glaring at him with a mix of shame and fury, she couldn’t help but demand, “Where are my clothes?”
He smirked and chuckled at her angry expression. “Do you think I would allow you to lie in my bed with dirty clothes?”
I’m not the one who’s dirty, you are!‘ River cursed him in her mind.
After a momentary hesitation, she decided to leave his bedroom.
However, she didn’t head downstairs. Instead, she made her way back to her old room.
Opening the wardrobe, she retrieved the clothes Noah had given her before, the ones she had left behind earlier.
After changing into her own clothes, she headed downstairs.
When Lily came out with a bowl of soup, she noticed that River was about to leave. She hurriedly placed the bowl down and stopped River. ‘Ms. Healy, you’re still weak. You should rest more.”
River softened her tone when she noticed Lily’s motherly concern. “Lily, thank you for your concern, but I can’t stay here.”
Lily tried to persuade her. “At least eat before you leave. This is the chicken soup I cooked for you for two hours. It’s good for your body.”
River couldn’t bear to reject Lily’s kindness, so she gave in. “Okay, thank you, Lily.” She walked toward the dining table and sat down to have the soup.
Initially, she planned to leave as soon as she finished the soup, but someone suddenly knocked on the door.
Lily went to open the door, and Daniella’s voice filled the room. “Lily, is Noah at home?” Daniella entered alongside Lily, whose gaze fell upon River awkwardly.
At the same time, Daniella noticed River too, and her expression turned wicked and ruthless. What are you doing here?” she couldn’t help but cry out.
River was left speechless, struck by the encounter with the very person she was most reluctant to face.
Daniella rushed toward River. “I’m asking you, why are you in Noah’s house?”
River ignored Daniella’s question and calmly drank her soup.
Thwack!
Daniella raised her hand and smacked River’s spoon away, her agitation growing. “Speak up!
Stop acting dumb.”
“What are you doing?” Noah’s gloomy voice echoed from the foot of the stairs.
Daniella stiffened, her emotions changing rapidly. She looked at Noah with a pitiful expression. Noah, I’m sorry. I got jealous, and I wasn’t able to control my emotions well.”
Her pretentious act disgusted River.
Noah walked toward Daniella, coldness creeping onto his handsome face, “Go back.”
Daniella’s eyes welled up with tears as she retorted in disbelief, “Noah, shouldn’t you give me a chance to explain? We’re about to be engaged, but she shows up at your house.”
Frustration dawned on Noah. “You don’t have the right to meddle in my affairs just yet.”
Daniella burst into tears, lowering her head and apologizing. ‘Noah… I’m sorry. I… I was wrong. Don’t be mad. I won’t ask about it anymore, okay?”
Curiosity washed over River as she watched Daniella’s act. If Noah were to find out she cheated. on him, how humble would she be, begging for forgiveness?‘
A buzz came from River’s phone, jolting her out of her thoughts. She took it out and checked the message. It was from Mason.
[I found it. It’s called Cloude Orphanage.]
River’s fingers stiffened, and she quickly got up and walked out.
Noah furrowed his brows and asked, “Are you done eating?”
River halted, a sudden idea sparking in her mind. “Yes, thank you. What’s more, I wouldn’t have been able to taste Lily’s cooking if you hadn’t forcefully detained me.”
As she averted her gaze, she purposely glanced at Daniella for a moment, relishing in the latter’s hideous gaze.
Satisfied, River bid Lily goodbye and left Villa Rosa.
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Half of this chapter is a repeat of the previous chapter…