Chapter 756: An Incident

Selene and Andrew knew, Grandma Whitmore knew, even Lila knew-there was no more Isabella in this world. Andrew felt suffocated by the news. The old lady didn't tell Sebastian, so he certainly didn't dare to either.

Selene touched the tombstone, not expecting their next meeting to be with a cold, lifeless stone. The last time they met was in the prison visiting room; she thought they could reunite properly once Isabella was released. Isabella had been one of her benefactors who helped her restart her life.

Thinking of this, Selene's eyes became moist. All her best friends had left her: Isabella, Hya... "Did Isabella leave any last words?" Selene asked. "Did she say anything?" Spencer replied, "Only Audrey knows. When Isabella passed away, Audrey was the only one by her side."

Seeing the tombstone confirmed Isabella's death for Selene; there was no need for Spencer to lie. Everything matched what Selene had expected. Spencer saw that the two wanted to pay their respects and walked away.

Andrew looked at the tombstone and lamented, "It's hard to believe Isabella is buried here. To give everyone hope, she chose to die far from home." As long as there was no body or death notice, people could hold onto a sliver of hope. This was Isabella thinking of Sebastian and those who cared for and loved her until her last breath.

Andrew's voice choked with emotion. He felt too distressed to keep looking at the tombstone and turned his head away to calm down.

...

Grandma Whitmore went home to rest. She felt so upset that she couldn't even eat lunch and lay down on her bed. Audrey stayed home to take care of her, bringing a bowl of dumplings into the room. "Grandma, you should eat something."

Grandma Whitmore clutched her chest and shook her head weakly, "I can't eat." Audrey sat by the bed, unsure how to console her.

Thinking about Isabella made Grandma Whitmore feel worse. She couldn't help but say, "So young, such a pity! Isabella... I feel like she's still here." It's hard for people to accept the death of someone so close and familiar.

"She will always be in our hearts," Audrey comforted. "Grandma, please eat a little." Grandma Whitmore couldn't refuse anymore and forced herself to take a few bites.

Just then, Audrey's phone rang. She stepped out of the room to answer it. A friend of Pete's called urgently, "Audrey, something happened! I just heard that Fatty's people beat up Pete. They cornered him and said they'd make him pay dearly. I can't reach Pete on his phone."

Fatty was a nickname; his real name was Lee Jefferson. Audrey was shocked, "What's going on? Isn't Lee friends with Pete? They went to high school together; why are they fighting?"

"It's because of Marie. Fatty likes Marie too. He and Pete fell out over her and are now enemies."

"Where is Pete?" Audrey asked anxiously.

"Pete went hiking with Marie. I'm heading there now."

"Alright, I'll go too and try to contact Pete." Audrey hurriedly hung up and told Grandma Whitmore, "Grandma, I need to go out for a bit. Call me if you need anything."

Grandma Whitmore replied, "Okay, go ahead; don't worry about me."

Audrey rushed out, and shortly after she left, Spencer returned with Selene and Andrew.

Selene wanted to find Audrey to see if there were any messages or last words from Isabella before she died.

Hearing the commotion, Grandma Whitmore came out of her room and was surprised to see Selene and Andrew: "Why are you two here?"

Andrew said, "Grandma, we came because of Isabella too. We just came back from the cemetery; we've seen Isabella."

"You know too?" Grandma Whitmore was taken aback.

Selene and Andrew nodded.

Grandma Whitmore sighed, "Poor Isabella."

Not seeing Audrey around, Spencer asked, "Where's Audrey?"

"She had something to do and went out," Grandma Whitmore replied before asking Andrew again, "You didn't tell Seb about this, did you?"