She simply didn’t believe April’s words. In her heart, she had fantasies that Patrick would definitely save their children.
April could only continue to persuade Jane, while at the same time, in a villa, Beatrice had already arranged something for herself.
“How are the preparations going? Everything must be of high standards, and every detail must be perfect.”
Beatrice instructed the people around her. She had already started preparing the funeral for Patrick and Melissa. The memorial service would officially take place three days later.
“Don’t worry, madam. We have been handling all the arrangements. We will make sure this memorial service is solemn and dignified, and your son won’t be treated unfairly.”
Beatrice nodded. There was a hint of desolation in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
All of this was her own plan, leading to this outcome.
Although she didn’t want her son to die, since they had come this far, she had no turning back.
She had no choice. She only regretted that Melissa was so useless and didn’t take Jane to the funeral.
Instead, she forced her son to jump into the river.
“Damn Melissa! It wouldn’t matter if she died, but she had to take my son to the funeral. Unfortunately, the damn woman didn’t die.”
“I wasted so many benefits on that useless person. Although she’s already dead, it’s too late. My son won’t come back.”
Although Beatrice was ruthless, she knew her son was her own flesh and blood.
But what she wanted more was to target Jane and the two children.
She didn’t expect to reach this point, so now she had to continue with this ruthless character.
Though she occasionally thought about these things and felt sad, she knew there was no turning back.
“Hello… My son and Melissa’s memorial service will be held in three days…”
One call after another, Beatrice made the calls. She had already invited some of the necessary people.
Others were handling specific details. She had already convinced herself that Patrick and Melissa were dead.
Even if there was a glimmer of hope for survival, there had been no news these past few days.
Beatrice hoped this matter would be settled quickly, so there would be no doubts.
Melissa had shouldered everything, and Beatrice didn’t need to think about these matters anymore.
She felt a bit sorry that her son had died, and her heart was uneasy.
“Quick, take a few bites. It’s cold by the river at night. You won’t be able to survive without eating or drinking.”
April said this, and Jane mechanically opened her mouth. April quickly fed her a few bites of food.
Even so, April felt a deep pain in her heart.
In just a few days, Jane’s face had become emaciated, her mental state had collapsed, and then she had regained a glimmer of hope.
Such a blow was unbearable for anyone.
April was still hesitant, unsure whether to tell Jane the news.
She had heard from a friend that Beatrice was preparing for the memorial service, and it would be held soon.
If Jane heard this news, she would likely be deeply affected.
But if she didn’t tell Jane, April felt a bit guilty.
After all, if Jane could understand, she would definitely want to participate in such a ceremony.
Beatrice continued to be busy. Time passed, and tomorrow would be the day of the memorial service.
She asked for detailed preparations and ended the call when she had asked enough.
“Patrick, don’t blame me either. I didn’t want it to be like this, but things have already happened, and all I can do is let you leave in a more glorious way.”
“My heart is not at ease either. It’s all because of that damn Jane, causing all of this. If she had died, everything would be over.”
Beatrice thought about these things in her mind and continued to inquire about some of the detailed preparations.
The next day arrived, the time for the memorial service. Beatrice appeared on the scene in solemn attire.
Now Patrick’s friends and relatives were gradually arriving, and everyone knew that such a thing should not have happened to a young person.
Everyone felt a great sense of regret, and some close ones even had tears in their eyes.
After all, Patrick’s character had gained recognition from some people.
More and more people arrived at the venue of the memorial service. It was almost time for the formal start of the memorial service, and almost everyone who planned to attend was present.
At this moment, something unexpected happened.
A person rushed into the hall of the memorial service.
“Patrick is not dead. I won’t allow you to hold a memorial service for him now.”
When Jane rushed in, she tore down all the wreaths and mourning decorations that had been arranged for the memorial service.
Although others tried to dissuade Jane, seeing her insane state and bloodshot eyes, no one dared to approach her.
Someone quickly went to inform Beatrice about the situation.
By the time Beatrice came out, the scene had already been smashed into a mess.
Beatrice’s face turned red with anger, and she pointed at Jane with trembling hands.
“What are you doing? Look at the mess you’ve made. Do you want my son to suffer? Is that what you want?”
Jane showed no signs of weakness. There was a hint of fierceness in her eyes.
She coldly stared at Beatrice.
“Patrick is not dead, and my children are not dead either. They will be back soon, and I won’t allow you to insult them in this way.”
“I won’t allow you to curse him like this either.”
As Jane said this, she angrily overturned two nearby wreaths and stomped on them with force.
“You must accept reality. You can’t continue causing trouble here. This will make others laugh at you.”
Beatrice felt a little guilty as she said these words, but then she gritted her teeth and regained her determination.
“If you continue like this, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Jane showed no signs of weakness. In this moment, she unleashed the remaining strength she had in the past two days and engaged in a fierce argument with Beatrice.
Some relatives and friends nearby were discussing among themselves.
“This won’t do. It can’t affect the final journey of sending Patrick.”
As they spoke, they sighed, unable to understand why such a young life suddenly came to an end.
No one wanted to witness such a scene where the younger generation passed away before the older ones.