Chapter 157
Jessa and I parted on bad terms.
She finally had a chance to get back at me, so she'd rather give up the money than agree to let me move Chase's grave.
I didn't expect her to do this. If I hadn't run into her putting on a show today, I would hardly have discovered that she had buried Chase here too.
Now even this pure sanctuary in my heart has been contaminated.
Talking at my mother's grave made me feel much better, but just as I started to feel a bit better, I fell into worry again. I must move Chase's grave, no matter the cost.
They say graves need to have good feng shui. My mom's burial plot was arranged by Aiden through his connections. Moving a grave affects a person's fortune and shouldn't be done carelessly.
Chase only had me as a daughter. Strictly speaking, having no son means no descendants, so where he's buried doesn't matter much.
Anywhere but this cemetery would be fine.
I didn't want to trouble Aiden again, so I suddenly thought of the master David had invited to his house before. Since he figured out I was pregnant, moving a grave should be a piece of cake for him.
I called David, and he answered immediately.
"Hello, Ms. Ember, what can I do for you?"
"I actually do need something."
"Go ahead."
I looked at the rows of tombstones in the distance, my gaze wandering. "I'd like to ask you a favor. Could you help me contact Master Moore? I need to consult him about something."
"Easy, I'll send you his number."
"Um, could you set up a meeting for me? He said last time that you two had a special connection. As a stranger, I'm afraid it might be hard for me to meet with him."
"Sure, I'll contact him now and get back to you later."
David was straightforward. If Master Moore was available today, that would be great. I couldn't wait to have Chase's grave moved away from here.
I walked slowly, looking around, gradually feeling oppressed.
What's the meaning of a person's life? In the end, we all become just a small patch of earth. All grudges and feuds, all wealth and possessions, will become meaningless.
But I still couldn't let go of the fact that Chase was buried here. I couldn't convince myself to act as if nothing had happened.
After a while, David called back.
"Hello..."
"It's set. I'll send you the address. I'm going to his house to pick him up now. Let's meet in a bit."
"Okay, thanks."
"No problem."
After hanging up, I hurried to the parking garage. I had to get to the meeting place quickly. I needed to show Master Moore my sincerity.
Maybe I wouldn't be able to go to the office again today. I was back in that state where I couldn't do my work well or live my life well.
David chose a tea room. It was almost lunchtime now. I respected Master Moore's lifestyle habits - he probably wouldn't agree to let me take him to lunch.
At this hour, the tea room had no other customers besides me. That was good actually. The quieter the environment, the easier it would be for my anger to subside.
When I heard voices downstairs, I got up to greet them.
"Ms. Ember, we're here. You don't look well. Are you feeling sick?" David asked with concern.
"Hello, Master Moore."
I greeted Master Moore respectfully. Last time at David's house, Ava had reacted too emotionally and the situation was completely out of control, so I didn't have much chance to interact with Master Moore.
"Hello."
"You two chat. I'll go look around downstairs. There are many antique shops nearby."
"Okay, I'll treat you both to lunch later."
David smiled. "We'll see. The master has a tight schedule and needs to travel for business. I promised to take him to the airport."
"Then we'll find another time."
David waved and went downstairs.
I turned around to find David already sitting properly.
A faint fragrance wafted from the tea on the table. I had asked the shop owner for a teapot and tea set in advance, planning to personally brew his favorite tea.
"What kind of tea would you like?"
I walked to the tea cabinet. They had a complete selection, all clearly displayed.
"No need to trouble yourself. Whatever you're having is fine."
I smiled, came back, picked up the teapot, and poured him a cup too.
"Master Moore, I asked to meet you today because I wanted to consult you about something."
"Okay, go ahead."
I slowly sat down, trying to calm myself.
"When I was young, my father brought another woman home. She bullied my mother terribly. Later, we couldn't bear the humiliation and left with nothing."
"My father used to be poor, but he was academically excellent and a top student in his field. My mother admired his talent and married him. My grandfather fully supported him, which greatly elevated his status."
"Later, my grandparents died in an accident, and my father started fooling around outside without restraint. He squandered the family fortune, and the company became an empty shell."
"After my mother and I left home, he never fulfilled his duties as a father. He recently died from a terminal illness."
"His stepdaughter buried him in the same cemetery as my mother. I only found out today. I want to move his grave away. I don't know if that's appropriate?"
Master Moore listened patiently. I saw a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
"I understand your feelings. You want to give your mother a pure sanctuary and don't want him nearby. But isn't this also a kind of obsession?"
"Your mother was kind-hearted. When she chose to take you and leave, it showed she had pride. So whether your father is buried there or not actually makes no difference."
"I think my mother wouldn't want to be near him."
Master Moore smiled. "It's you who doesn't want it."
"They're not buried together, so it's your obsession that won't allow him to be there."
Times had changed, and they'd both passed away. Maybe it really didn't matter, but I just felt so blocked up inside.
"Planting good causes brings good results. You and your mother have always treated people kindly, so now you're living a stable life."
"Moving a grave will affect your fortune. You're pregnant now, so it's best to drop this idea, let go of your obsession, and live peacefully."
Hearing this, my heart wavered. Master Moore said that since I was carrying a baby, I shouldn't do things like moving graves, so I should hold off for now.
Maybe I really should plant good karma. I'd consider it accumulating virtue for my child.
"Do you understand?"
"Yes."
I couldn't say I'd had an epiphany. I just hoped my baby could be safe and sound.
Master Moore picked up his teacup and took a small sip. He looked at me carefully, then put down the cup.
"If that's settled, let's leave it here. Get my contact information from David. You can reach me directly if you need anything in the future."
"Thank you, thank you so much."
I stood up and thanked him repeatedly. Getting his guidance was my good fortune.
David came back as if he'd timed it perfectly.
"You're done talking?"
"Yes."
"Good, I'll take Master Moore now. Let's meet up when we're free."
I awkwardly asked in a low voice, "I heard I should give some money, so this is my token of appreciation."
Master Moore raised his hand to indicate I shouldn't give him money, then he and David went downstairs, leaving me there spacing out.