Chapter 1103

Viola, entangled in so many lives and affairs during her lifetime, deserved the freedom of death's release. Gloria longed to return to the sea after Viola's passing, to be reunited with her.

“It seems Viola knew about the recent events in Jipsburg, and that her brother caused them,” Alexander remarked. “Yet, after all these years, we never knew she had a brother.” A wave of sorrow passed, then he recalled something vital.

Gloria nodded. “She never mentioned him to me either. We never met him.”

“Grandma Viola never told me about him either,” Skylar added. “She had no recent contact, likely searching for him. Her letter mentioned they never met. Even at the end, she was still thinking of us.” Skylar’s heart ached; Viola had faced it alone, knowing the outcome, powerless to change it. Viola’s life had been too cruel. If Skylar could have a second chance, she wished Viola could too.

“She always carried more than her share,” Gloria sighed sadly. George and Alexander echoed the sigh.

Alexander’s face solemn, he stood. “I’ll go to Oakdale Hospital’s morgue to see her one last time. You two stay here,” he told Gloria and George. “Your health isn’t good, and it’s cold there. Leave her in peace. Just wait a couple of days.” They nodded; they couldn't bear to see her yet.

That evening, Skylar and Joe joined Gloria at Pearlhall Residence for dinner. Gloria retired early. Later, after Gloria slept, Skylar and Joe returned to their room. After showering, they lay together, but Skylar couldn't sleep. Memories of Viola flooded her mind.

Viola had been so patient, especially with Skylar's childhood wildness. Leaning into Joe’s chest, she whispered, “I miss her so much. There’s so much I wanted to share with her.”

“I used to think life was long, that even if I couldn’t see her now, I’d see her someday,” she continued. “But now, I realize I’ll never see her again.”

Joe gently stroked her head. “Everyone faces this. Though Grandma Viola had regrets, she had you by her side for twenty years in the countryside, a sense of family. She left peacefully. Whenever you need to, go to the beach and talk to her.”

“Yeah.”

Unknowingly, Skylar shared more memories, scattered but urgent to express. She wanted to relive them. Though Viola was gone, she’d always be in her heart. Joe listened intently, soothing Skylar to sleep.

Once she slept, he left the room to make a call.

“Any news on Molly?”

“Molly hasn’t gone out. Vera’s tried to see her, but Molly avoids her. The mastermind behind Molly’s been active in Jipsburg for days. I’ll find them soon. Don’t worry, Mr. Martin. My people won’t miss a clue,” Paul assured him.

“Look into it quickly,” Joe instructed.

“Understood.”

After hanging up, Joe silenced his phone and turned to return to his room when it lit up. It was Jeremy.

“Come outside,” the text read.

Joe glanced at the time, peeked at Skylar’s peaceful sleep, and replied, “Where are you?”

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