Immediately after the plane landed at Brown City’s airport, a car that Alexander had arranged was waiting outside. The couple got into the car and went straight to the Lodge family's residence.Lily slept on the plane, so she could not sleep in the car—instead, she was preoccupied with her thoughts while staring out of the car window in a daze.Alexander answered a phone call when the car was on the road, and his expression became even more solemn after hanging up."Has it something to do with the Lodge family?" They sat near each other, so it was hard not to notice the phone call. Lily knew her husband would investigate whenever he felt suspicious about something."Besides Justin, there is another person in the Lodge family..."Lily looked at Alexander silently."Henry Lodge."These words were like a spell that opened up some dusty memories. It had been a long time since Lily heard this name, ‘Henry, huh?’He was Lily’s and Justin’s uncle, the youngest son of the Lodge family.Years a
They must have thought so as they were aiming at her. However, it was too absurd.She was so angry that she laughed when Alexander gave her a look, “This is ridiculous! Why would I poison my grandfather? Moreover, I haven’t returned to the Lodge family for many years. The last time I returned was during his birthday, and I only stayed for two days! Grandpa passed away yesterday. They actually accused me of poisoning him. When and why would I poison him?”“All the clues indicate that this is a trap. You know that you’re innocent. Since this is a trap, there’s no need for a reason. Moreover, it is easy to find a reason if they want to pin the blame on you!”He was outraged when he learned about it, but the situation was still unclear. If she was framed, why did that person want to frame her? Who would benefit from this? In other words, who was the perpetrator?Justin could be excluded as he was the one who reminded her not to go back.Henry Lodge, who recently returned after being m
Lily looked around and asked, “What do you want to do?!”These people were obviously instructed to do this. They just surrounded them and did not make any subsequent move. Edward stood guard in front of the two of them. He seemed ready to attack at any time.“You’re not members of the Lodge family. What are you planning to do on the Lodge family’s ground?” Lily looked around and noted that they were not members of the Lodge family and reprimanded them.“Who said they’re not members of the Lodge family?” A man’s voice could be heard coming from within. A figure walked out of the house, and they automatically gave way for him. It was a familiar face with some added wrinkles.There was a noticeable knife scar on the left cheek. His hair was still black but sparse and seemed to be balding. Lily could still recognize he was Henry despite some differences in his look.“Uncle.” Lily addressed him.Henry laughed and said, “Good. You still remember me. At least the Lodge family did not ra
“No matter what you say, I want to pay my respects to Grandpa first!”There was no point arguing here. Lily wanted to pay her respect to her grandfather and, if possible, take a look at his body and find out what had happened.“You don’t have the right!” Henry stepped forward to block the doorway and refused to let her in. He waved his hand and instructed, “Take her down!”The people surrounding them rushed forward. It seemed like they planned to use force to capture her.“Wait a minute!” Alexander shouted and stepped forward to block Lily behind him. He stared at Henry and asked, “Aren’t you afraid to be seen as a joke if news of you fighting during Wilfred Lodge’s funeral is spread?”Henry squinted at him. He looked down at him and said disdainfully, “Who are you? You have no right to interfere with the affairs of the Lodge family!”“I’m Lily’s husband. Mr. Lodge would be my maternal grandfather. Therefore, I have the right to interfere in this matter!” Alexander said calmly, “
The crashing and cracking sound behind Henry made him grin. When he was about to turn around, he felt a gust of cold wind. The next second, a hand was already on his shoulder, "Uncle Henry, what a majestic scene!"Even though Henry was alert, he was still shocked. When he looked from the corner of his eyes, he saw all the men he had brought with him had fallen to the ground. How did she do it?!How could she do it in such a short time and at such a fast speed?!"You..." Henry was so shocked that his voice became hoarse. He gulped and said, "Do you dare to touch your elders?""If I treated you like an elder, then you are one. If you’re not an elder in my eyes, you’re worse than feces!” Lily said word by word, staring at him.Henry was indeed a member of the Lodge family and the youngest son Wilfred once loved. Due to these reasons, she still respected Henry, whom she had not seen for years, even if he wanted to take her down when they reunited.Still, how could she willingly admit
"I'm not a visitor. I'm Wilfred Lodge's grandson-in-law and part of the Lodge family. I'm supposed to pay respect to him." He was about to walk forward after he spoke.However, Jonathan did not move his cane, which blocked Alexander's way. "I heard about your marriage, but it seems it was just a verbal agreement, and there hasn't been a wedding yet. Since it hasn't been official, you can't be considered a member of the Lodge family. The Lodge family has its own rules. Since you’re at the Lodge family place, you should obey our rules!""I..."Alexander wanted to say something else, but Lily gave him a wink and said, "Granduncle Jonathan did make a point. You can wait for me here and drink some tea. I'll go and pay my respects to Grandpa. I'll be fast."Although she did not say anything, Alexander understood from the expression in her eyes.There was something wrong with the atmosphere at the Lodge family. They already had a rough idea before they came, but the situation seemed to be
‘Scented candles?’ Lily was slightly attentive, but at the same time, she understood that Henry meant there was a problem with the scented candles."I made it for Grandpa. He had insomnia and wasn’t sleeping well, so I prepared the scented candles to relieve his mind. What's wrong with them?" She asked calmly."What's wrong? How dare you ask?" Henry sneered. "Relieve his mind, my *ss! Your candle sent your grandfather to eternal rest instead!""You mean, there was a problem with the scented candles?" Rather than beating around the bush, she chose to be straightforward. She got straight to the point instead of admitting some trumped-up charges."Wouldn’t you know if there was a problem with the scented candles?" Henry's words were full of sarcasm.Lily looked over. None of the elders said anything. She understood that these people either acquiesced to Henry's statement and felt there was indeed a problem with her scented candles which caused Wilfred’s death, or they did not agree with a
"Hehe..." she chuckled.The abrupt laughter startled everyone in the room, as doing so was unseemly amid the solemness of the mourning hall. It gave the impression that Lily did not take the deceased or the elders seriously.As the eldest, Jonathan darkened his face and said solemnly, "Lily! Don't be so rude in front of your grandfather's casket! How dare you laugh? How do you honor your grandfather who raised you?!""Granduncle Jonathan, how could I not laugh at this ridiculous soap opera at my grandfather's memorial? If Grandpa is in heaven right now, he’ll have a good laugh at this. Don’t you think so? He just passed away, and some people can't wait to make waves."Henry glared at her. "Who do you think is making waves?""I'm sure the one that’s making waves knows best!" Lily turned the tables on him by boldly staring into his eyes and slowly approaching him. "Uncle Henry! While I call you uncle out of respect for your age and experience, I advise you to be honest.""Everyone