At that time, only her cousin Brandon Brown, whom the Brown Clan had little faith in, was there to guard her, protect her, and accompany her.
At that time, she was utterly bewildered. She couldn't understand what had happened, nor why those who had once looked at her with fondness, those who had curried favor with her, were suddenly looking at her with disdain and guardedness. Even the servants avoided her as if she was a plague, terrified that she would ask something of them.
At that time, Brandon Brown stayed by her side in front of her parents' memorial, holding her, saying, "Forsythia, see it clearly, this is human nature. You must remember this day, who was truly good to you."
It was also at that time that Gem Atkinson appeared out of nowhere, holding her, saying, "Viola, I'm sorry, I'm late."
It was also at that time that she, who hadn't cried or made a fuss for several nights and days due to her parents' death, finally broke down in tears…
