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    Chapter 586 Until We Meet Again

    “Grandpa… see you in the next life,” Tessa choked out, her voice trembling with every word.

    Now, all she could do was hope there really was such a thing as another life.

    Mr. Walter’s eyes slowly closed for thest time.

    He had so many ties to this world, so many things he still cared about–but in the end, none of them could hold him back.

    He was gone.

    What followed was the funeral.

    Landon took care of everything. Every arrangement, every decision–he handled it all alone.

    Tessa hardly spoke.

    Ysabel never left her side. She knew how much Tessa was hurting, but there was nothing she could do to ease the pain.

    “Tessa… please, eat something,” Ysabel pleaded gently.

    Seeing her like this brought tears to Ysabel’s eyes.

    But Tessa only shook her head.

    “Don’t worry about me,” she said quietly. “I just… need a little more time.”

    She wasn’t lying.

    She knew what she needed to do. She knew she had to get up, to face it all. But for now, her grief had its grip on her heart, and it wouldn’t let go. All she wanted was to give her grandfather the farewell he deserved.

    But it hurt–more than she ever thought it would.

    “Just eat a little,” Ysabel tried again. “If you go on like this, your body won’t hold up. Mr. Walter wouldn’t want to see you like this, right?“”

    “Ysabel… please go. I just want a little more time with my grandpa.”

    They were alone in what had been Mr. Walter’s room. Everyone else was busy with the preparations.

    Ysabel wanted to say more–but the look in Tessa’s eyes stopped her.

    She stepped outside without another word.

    Nathaniel was waiting.

    Seeing here out, he wrapped an arm around her shoulders. He could guess how bad things were inside.

    “We can’t do much,” he murmured. “But we can stay by her side. That’s all that matters right now. bDon’t /boverthink it.”

    “Nathaniel, I feel so useless, Ysabel whispered, voice breaking. “bTessa /bhas done bso /bbmuch /bbfor /bbme/bb. /bbAnd /bbnow /b

    Chapter 586 Until We Meet Again

    seeing her like this… I can’t do a single thing to help her.”

    “You’re already doing a lot,” he said softly. “Tessa just needs time. You think someone like her bcan /bjust bturn /bher emotions off?”

    “I know.”

    But knowing didn’t stop the worry.

    Tessa stayed in her grandfather’s room for a long time.

    She only left when the entire funeral setup wasplete–and from that moment on, she stood bthere /bbin /bsilence.

    Winona watched her from a distance, a mocking smile ying on her lips.

    So the cold–hearted Tessa could be this fragile, huh?

    Or was it all just an act? Maybe she was performing for the crowd.

    “Winona, go pay your respects,” L whispered, ncing nervously at the guests arriving. “Standing bhere /blike this–it’s not appropriate.”

    Mr. Walter was gone now. No matter what tensions existed before, they should fade away with him. That was how things were supposed ito /ibe.

    “Mom, are you serious?” Winona snapped. “My leg hurts. I can’t stand around over there.”

    “Winona! You can’t act like this,” L hissed. “There are so many rtivesing. If they see you like this, you can kiss your chances of inheriting anything from Sinir Corporation goodbye.”

    “Mom, can you stop being so naive?” Winona sneered. “You really think if I walk over there, Tessa’s just going ito /ihand me shares of Sinir Corporation? Do you even know her at all?” ‘

    L frowned.

    “She’s still your grandfather. You could at least show some respect.”

    “He never treated me like his granddaughter,” Winona replied coldly. “So why should I pretend now?”

    She crossed her arms. “Do whatever you want. But don’t expect me to y along.”