It was 9:00 pm. When they left the hospital.
It had rained in the spring, and it was still bone-chillingly cold.
Emma and Minlan sat on the chairs and did not say anything. It was Dexon and his two siblings who went to deal with Madam Sandford’s funeral.
Someone from the Sandford Family whispered to each other.
“She stole her sister’s man and is going to be Mrs. Grafton’s man. She even wants to steal our grandmother’s property. She is really greedy.”
“That’s right. Her character is really not that good. She asked for so much money. Is she planning to bring it into the coffin?”
Emma naturally heard those words. Minlan’s expression suddenly became ruthless and her gaze pierced over. “Whoever dares to say another word, I will pull her tongue and be a mute for the rest of their life.”
When everyone heard Minlan’s words, they all shrunk their necks in fear.
Minlan’s status in the Sandford Family was only second to Madam Sandford. Previously, Madam Sandford was suppressing her and when it was time to show her strength, she also did it.
At this moment, Madam Sandford had left, and she did not even put these juniors in her eyes.
“The old lady felt that she owed my Emma. She took the initiative to ask the transfer of the property to her. If you have any objections, go to the morgue and ask the old lady.” Minlan felt that she did not have enough words and said a few more harsh words.
The younger generation sitting on the other side immediately became silent.
Emma raised her head and looked at her mother. Ever since she was young, she had hoped that when she was bullied by others, her mother would stand out to protect her. She did not expect that when she was young, the wish that she did not realize would come true when she grew up.
This caused her impression of Minlan to increase by a lot.
“Emma, let’s go back first. Your grandmother’s funeral will be handled by your father and uncle.” Minlan held her hand and said in a low voice.
Emma also knew that sitting blankly in the hospital was not a solution, so she could only get up and leave with Minlan.
Walking out of the hospital, the rain was still falling but it was not as crazy as before. It was a little smaller.
“Mom, let me send you home.” Emma said softly.
“Okay!” Minlan seemed to be a little tired. In such a short period of time, such a huge change had happened in Sandford Family. Minlan must have suffered a huge blow.
Sitting in the car, Emma drove the car towards the direction of the Sandford Family.
On the way, her mood was still very sorrowful and did not recover from the matter of her grandmother’s sudden departure.
However, holding the steering wheel made her much more focused.
“Emma, don’t be too sad. Your grandmother’s condition has reached this stage and there is nothing we can do. The doctor also did his best. My condolences.” Minlan consoled her in a low voice.
“Yes!” Emma’s heart was still uncomfortable but she had no choice but to reply like this.
Minlan looked at the raincoat in front of her and sighed with emotion, “Maybe your grandmother has a premonition. At noon, she let you accompany her to see Luisa for the last time and she also left without leaving a mark.”
Emma’s eyes became sore again.
When they arrived at Sandford Family, Minlan got out of the car and instructed her, “Drive slowly!”
Emma waved at her and drove away.
But after driving for a distance, she felt that her heart was stifled and uncomfortable. After parking the car by the side, she leaned on the steering wheel and finally cried out.
Just now, in front of so many people, she was also unable to vent the pain in her heart to her heart’s content. At this moment, in an empty corner, She could only silently cry once, as a final farewell to her grandmother.
When she returned to the Grafton Family villa, it was already eleven o’clock.
Archie stood in front of the French window with a mobile phone in his hand.
His deep eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of water vapor, making his vision somewhat hazy.
He stared at that path!
That main road that led straight to the family gates quietly waited for that woman to return.
Others might not know, but Archie knew that Emma had a very deep relationship with Madam Sandford.
Moreover, she had always valued relationships. Madam Sandford’s sudden death must have dealt a huge blow to her.
It was still raining outside the window and the cold wind was biting. It was so late at night and she wanted to hide in a corner and cry alone.
Archie restrained his brows, patiently waiting for Emma to return home.
In the distance, a car light shone over. Archie’s tensed nerves suddenly relaxed.
He had already started walking downstairs.
Ten minutes later, a red sports car with water vapor stopped at the entrance of the hall.
After putting out the fire, Emma pushed open the door and walked down.
Her eyes were red and there were still tears on her face.
Seeing Archie standing at the door, her tensed nerves suddenly relaxed and she threw herself into his arms.
Archie spread his arms and held her tightly in his arms. He gently caressed her back. “Alright, stop crying, my condolences!”
Emma pressed close to his firm chest. She only felt that there was sorrow in her heart, as if it had dissipated a lot.
“You have been waiting for me to come back?” Emma asked in a muffled voice.
“It is already so late. How can I be at ease when you are alone outside?” Lowering his eyes to look at her, Archie lightly sighed.
“Sorry to make you worry!” Emma looked ashamed.
Archie touched her head and said softly, “Alright, why are you drenched? Go upstairs and take a shower.”
Emma nodded and did not dare to look at his eyes. She felt that her eyes must be swollen beyond recognition.
It was very late at night. The maids and Uncle Suan were all resting.
They were the only ones in the huge living room.
This silence made their hearts stick even closer to each other.
Archie hugged her and went upstairs. After entering the bedroom, he personally went into the bathroom to give her a bathtub of hot water.
Emma stood at the bathroom door and looked at the man who rolled up his white shirt sleeves and revealed a strong arm. Under his casual attire, there was an indescribable male charm. She could not help but be stunned when she looked at him.
“What are you still standing there for? Come and wash!” Archie turned around and saw that she had taken off her coat. She was only wearing a thin shirt and her long hair was loose. Her soft and weak appearance made his heart ache.
Emma walked over and whispered, “You can go out first. I’m fine now!”
Archie nodded. “Don’t slip. Be careful!”
After instructing, Archie went out. He closed the bathroom door tightly.
Emma lay in the warm water with all her heart and soul. She closed her eyes. It was all her grandmother’s charitable voice and smile. Her heart began to grieve again.
Tears kept flowing down from the corners of her eyes.
She did not know how long it would take for her to get out of the grief of her grandmother’s sudden departure.
Because she longed for the care of her family too much, but why did God take it away so cruelly?
The day of Madam Sandford’s burial had already been decided.
It was three days later, a very auspicious day.
During these three days, Emma endured the sadness and made herself live as usual. She worked and Archie’s company made her feel that there was still hope for her life.
Three days later, it was still drizzle. The spring rain just didn’t want to go.
Emma and Archie appeared together in the cemetery.
Archie held the umbrella and leaned most of the umbrella on the girl’s head beside him. His shoulder was completely drenched by the rain, but he did not seem to know.
Madam Sandford did not like cremation, so she used burial!
In the cemetery, many relatives and friends of various sizes came.
The road outside the garden was filled with cars.
When Emma arrived, everyone turned around. They came to look at her, but of course, their eyes were fixed on the man beside her.
Archie was dressed in a black suit. He was tall and straight, and his aura was noble. When he walked in the crowd, he was also very eye-catching.
Some of the single girls present: All of them couldn’t help but look at him.
The more they looked, the more they realized that Archie had an elegant temperament, a handsome appearance, and an excellent figure. If they could fall in love with such a man, even if it was only for a short period of time, they would never be able to shake him.
Unfortunately, Emma, who was by Archie’s side, was too much of an eyesore.
Even Archie had to hold an umbrella for her. Furthermore, with such a protective posture, it would make people’s eyes burn with jealousy.
Emma, however, could not be bothered with those people’s malicious gazes. She walked to Minlan’s side.
Minlan turned her head to look at her and then looked at Archie. Archie called her aunt in a low voice and Minlan politely nodded her head.
Dexon had also seen Archie a long time ago. However, under these circumstances, he did not want to argue with Archie.
He had to prioritize Madam Sandford’s burial.
He invited a priest to stand beside the tombstone and read.
The atmosphere was very sad.
Emma wanted to cry again, but failed. Archie reached out and hugged her, comforting her gently.
Emma closed her eyes. She remembered what her grandmother had said. Being loved by Archie was a very happy thing.
She silently thought in her heart that she must be with Archie well in this lifetime. Two pitiful people should warm each other up.
From afar, another tall figure appeared. It was Yoseph.
He held an umbrella and stood at the edge of the crowd.
They hadn’t seen him for a while. He seemed to have lost some weight, but his temperament had become colder and colder. His gaze had become much sharper.
Emma accidentally looked at him and saw Yoseph passing through the crowd and looking at her with a slightly sad look.
Emma’s heart skipped a beat and she immediately retracted his gaze in a panic and moved closer to Archie.
She didn’t know if it was her misconception, but she felt that Yoseph’s feelings for her were still so strong.
Archie also looked at Yoseph. He stood there, aloof and cold.
Yoseph didn’t avoid Archie’s eyes. After that, he slightly curled his lips, as if he was smiling.
Archie’s cold eyes narrowed. He felt that Yoseph had become very unfamiliar.
After the priest finished his eulogy, all the descendants of Sandford Family knelt down to greet him.
Some of their relatives and friends lowered their heads and greeted him in silence.
When they left, the rain stopped. Archie put away the umbrella.
“Let’s go back!” Archie held Emma’s cold fingers with one hand and said in a low voice.
“Ok.” Emma greeted her mother Minlan and followed Archie to the car.