When they were done, Lucinda slowly put her n into motion.


    She sent out invitations to gather fashionabledies for a tea party at the Garden Hotel.


    Meanwhile, Cyrus returned to the Simmons’ house.


    He hadn’t gone there since his father’s passing and had been residing in another house he purchased.


    It had been a long while since he had seen Graham, and he was surprised to learn that Graham had fallen seriously ill.


    Violeta guided him to Graham’s room, exining as they walked, “Graham used to kneel on the floor and read the Bible all night, even when the weather is extremely cold.


    His knees ache every time it rains or when the seasons change.


    His voice is now raspy, and there’s little we can do to help.


    ”


    Cyrus sighed and said, “Everything that happened wasrgely orchestrated by Valerie.


    Although he made mistakes, Lucinda didn’t hold it against him too much.


    Why is he tormenting himself like this Violeta replied sadly, “It’s all in the past.


    Let’s not dwell on it.


    ”


    He nodded and followed her upstairs but couldn’t help asking about Valerie, “Is Graham still searching for Valerie? How’s that going?


    Any information on her?”


    As they walked up the stairs, Violeta responded, “Your brother sent out two teams of his soldiers to search for Valerie, but they couldn’t locate her.


    It’s uncertain if she’s still alive.


    ”


    Cyrus contemted this and replied, “Only the living can hide.


    We can’t confirm her death without seeing her body.


    ”


    Violeta disagreed.


    “Graham’s men mentioned there arerge dogs in the viges downstream of the river.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org.


    The river was flowing fast as Valerie was shot.


    She might have died and her body could have been consumed by those dogs.


    ”


    After a moment’s pause, Cyrus went on, “It’s none of my business if she is alive or dead, as long as she doesn’t bother Lucinda.


    And she can never return to the Simmons family.


    Her fate is sealed in the cemetery.


    I have just one sister.


    ”


    In that neglected cemetery rested those bodies unimed by their rtives, alone and isted.


    Violeta nodded in agreement.


    They both conversed until they got to the master bedroom.


    Upon opening the door, Cyrusid


    eyes on the man propped against the headboard.


    Graham’s frequent pain had taken a toll on him, leaving him visibly frail, haggard, and pale.


    He looked like a shadow of his former self.


    Having not seen him for a considerable time, Cyrus could hardly recognize him.


    There was no way he could link this man before him to the once powerful and prosperous captain Graham used to be.


    Taken aback, Cyrus took a seat, struggling to exin his visit.


    “Did youe to me about the Shaw family’s return banquet that held two days ago?” Graham asked.


    He sounded hoarse and unpleasant.


    Cyrus was momentarily stunned.


    When he looked into Graham’s eyes, he saw that Graham had grown even older.


    Concealing his own rising sadness, he nodded and exined, “We suspect that Mekhi has harmed Noelle and is holding her captive.


    Lucinda is going to try every means to check on her.


    That’s why I’vee to seek your help.


    ”