Chapter 757: Gathering Together

Andrew shook his head. "Grandma, I didn't tell the boss about this. Luckily, he's still in Riverton and doesn't know."

Grandma Whitmore sighed in relief. "This must stay a secret. I'm worried Seb won't be able to handle it."

Andrew nodded. "I understand."

Spencer was on the phone with Audrey, who had gone up the mountain without explaining her purpose, fearing Spencer would worry.

Andrew and Selene stayed at the Flack family house, waiting for Audrey to return as they had some questions for her. Seeing it was about time, Spencer went out to buy groceries since there were guests at home and dinner needed to be prepared.

The attic room was where Isabella had once stayed. Selene and Andrew went up to take a look. Opening the door, Selene saw the room's furnishings and imagined Isabella lying on that bed, painfully awaiting death. Her heart felt heavy.

Selene said, "There's nothing more miserable than facing death with no loved ones around."

Andrew sighed. "Yes, not even seeing her dearest ones one last time. Isabella must have felt so regretful then."

Selene walked to the attic window, looking out towards Riverton. But what could she see from such a distance?

She felt sorrowful because she hadn't been there when Hya died and could do nothing when Isabella had her accident.

Andrew stood beside Selene, holding her hand. "At least we know about Isabella now. We've all visited her; she must be happy in the afterlife."

Spencer returned with groceries. With Audrey and Pete not home, he couldn't let the guests cook, so he took on the task himself.

Andrew had never been in a kitchen, and Selene wasn't skilled either. Grandma Whitmore was too old to help with cooking.

Selene and Andrew came down from the attic, hearing noise from the kitchen. Andrew walked over. "Uncle Spencer, don't cook anymore. Let me treat everyone to dinner tonight."

Spencer replied, "I've bought everything already; it will be ready soon. You can watch TV in the living room while waiting for Audrey and the others to return."

Andrew didn't argue further to avoid seeming ungrateful for Spencer's cooking.

As dinner was nearly ready, the doorbell rang. Andrew went to answer it, expecting Audrey or Pete but froze upon seeing Sebastian at the door.

Sebastian had been in a cold war with Audrey but couldn't resist coming over to clear his doubts.

Seeing Andrew surprised Sebastian as well.

Sebastian frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Looking inside and seeing Selene, Sebastian felt uneasy.

Grandma Whitmore and Selene also saw Sebastian and stood up in surprise.

Andrew stammered an explanation. "Selene and I were traveling and just happened to run into Grandma by the sea. Isn't that a coincidence? Haha."

He laughed awkwardly.

Grandma Whitmore added, "Andrew is right; we met by chance at the beach. Seb, when did you arrive?"

"Yesterday," Sebastian replied as he entered.

Spencer heard the commotion and came out of the kitchen. "Audrey's back..."

Realizing it wasn't Audrey, he stopped mid-sentence.

"Mr. Flack," Sebastian greeted.

Spencer recovered and smiled. "You're just in time for dinner. Audrey and Pete are out but will be back soon."

Sebastian wasn't easily fooled and didn't believe Selene and Andrew were just traveling but couldn't guess their true purpose either.

Spencer returned to the kitchen and quickly called Audrey again, urging her to come back soon.

The call connected but Pete answered instead of Audrey. "Dad."

Spencer was puzzled. "Why do you have your sister's phone? Where is she?"

"Dad, she's in the emergency room," Pete's voice trembled. "It's my fault; she got hurt because of me. Fatty brought trouble today, we fought, and she accidentally fell down the stairs."