Nancy helped Jay wear his coat.
" How about I visit your mansion soon? Maybe I might be able to help you in some way. " Nancy suggested.
Jay turned to look at her, " Maria is staying with us these days. You know she doesn't like you. Once she returns to her job in the city, you can come home. "
" She hates me. " Nancy mumbled.
Jay looked at her confused to which she just shook her head.
" Don't worry. She will come around. And I will marry you soon. " Jay caressed her cheek and went out.
After closing the door, she quickly went inside and dialled a number on her phone.
As soon as it was picked up she said, " Let's meet. I have a job for you. "
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Maria reached Sarah's House and put the code in. After getting inside, she went to the living room and saw Sarah spacing out.
She shook her shoulder.
" What-When did you come? " Sarah blankly looked at her.
" Just now. What happened? " Maria sat beside her.
" Jake came here. He knew that we were following Samuel. "
" I know. Samuel came to meet me as well. " Maria replied and sighed.
" Really. What did he say? " Sarah inquired.
" That whatever is between him and my Dad is going to hurt me as well. "
" Jake told me that we should not get ourselves involved in this. I don't think its business related. "
" Me too. " Maria replied and put her head on the armrest.
There was a silence until Sarah broke it.
" Until when are you going to stay in Parker Town. When are you coming back to live here? "
" I am waiting for my shop to be complete. After its completed, I will come back. It will take about a month. " Maria replied with her eyes closed.
" When are you going to tell your Dad? " Sarah asked.
" I am having dinner with him tonight. I will tell him then. "
" Right. Did you know that Daniel is coming back tomorrow? " Sarah suddenly sat up straight.
Hearing this, Maria raised her head and looked at Sarah for confirmation.
" I don't want to deal with him. Last time, he came to my apartment, Samuel was there and well the outcome wasn't good. I don't know what he will say to Dad about us. "
" I am excited to see his expression after learning that Samuel is living in your house. " Sarah clapped her hands.
" Aren't you too happy? " Maria raised her eyebrow.
" I am. No matter what, Samuel is still better than that jerk. " Sarah huffed out.
Maria sighed and laid back down. She had too much to think about, but she had to drive back home so she could join her family for dinner.
She also had to prepare herself so that she could face Samuel at dinner table.
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Mark parked the car inside the mansion and ran to the other side to open the door for Crystal.
He was really happy but there was some sadness with it. He helped Crystal in getting to her room and then went to his mother's grave.
There was a bouquet already there which meant that Maria already visited her.
Mark couldn't help but feel his eyes water. It had been a year since her death.
" I hope you are at peace now, Mom. I was going to visit you sooner but I had to go with Crystal. If you were here you would have been so happy to become a grandmother. "
He wiped the tears that had flowed down without his knowledge.
He bitterly chuckled, " I prayed for Dad to visit you just once. To ask for forgiveness, but I guess he never cared. I am thankful that you stayed all these years for us, Mom. You stayed in this loveless marriage for us. "
The lump in his throat caused his voice to crack. He finally broke down.
" Today I saw a girl that resembled her, I mean Sia. I don't know where she is. But it was really painful. I hope she is fine wherever she is, and happy because she deserves it. Whatever happened all those years ago, shouldn't have happened. "
" I should probably head back. My wife needs me now. I promise to not be like my father. He failed at being a husband. " Mark took the hyacinth out of his pocket.
" Here, I brought your favourite flower. " He put it on her grave and traced the name plate with his hand.
Putting his hand back in his pockets, he took the longer route back so that he could calm down before meeting anyone.
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Samuel completed the paper work and came down to the parking lot.
He got in the car and took a deep breath. It was time to start his plan.
He started the car and drove back to Parker Town.
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