Female Novel
Chapter 248 We Are Family
Chapter 248 We Are Family
Martha became sullen, frowned at him and wondered why he was there.
Stefan said, "Mr. Doyle, Bianca, I'll go to visit Mrs. Doyle's grave with you.novelbin
He had always known Ariya had passed away because of saving Hollie's life. Yet he had nevercared about it in the past.
After marrying Martha, he had never visited Mrs. Doyle's grave or took responsibilities as a son-in-law.
Stefan knew he was wrong, so he decided to visit his mother-in-law's grave from now on and dothings that a son-in-law should do.
Martha frowned more deeply and answered in a cold tone, "Unnecessary."
If he hadn't broken Blue Ocean Necklace the previous night, she could have negotiated with Louisabout their cooperation.
The thought sent Martha into a rage. She glared at him.
Stefan's pupils shrank. He lowered his eyes and muttered, "In the past, I've never takenresponsibility as a son-in-law. This time, please allow me to go with you to worship Mrs. Doyle."
Maxwell pressed his lips together in silence.
Bianca saw the determination in Stefan's eyes and realized he would go to visit Ariya's grave even ifthey all refused him.
Bianca detested him for what he had done to Martha and the Doyle family before.
Yet he changed a lot after realizing his mistakes. Bianca could tell he liked Martha truly. Therefore,she didn't have the heart to say harsh words to him.
Seeing his bloodshot eyes, Bianca suddenly asked, "Are you feeling unwell, Mr. Harrison? You lookpale."
Martha turned to check on Stefan, her eyes filled with the care that she hadn't realized herself.Suddenly, the scene where Stefan stabbed himself to restrain the love potion's effect appeared inher mind.
She stared at Stefan with a stern face.
He was injured not long ago. The previous night, he went to the auction. She wondered if his woundhad worsened.
Pressing her lips together, Martha remained silent, turned around, and sat in the passenger's seat.
Stefan could tell she tacitly approved him to follow them to the cemetery.
His dim eyes lit up. Smiling at Bianca, he answered, "I'm OK. Thank you."
Bianca nodded in response, pushing Maxwell into the car.
After all of them sat in, Stefan sat in the driver's seat. They headed for the ceremony.
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An hour later, they pulled out to the cemetery gate.
Stefan got off and opened the door for Maxwell and Bianca. Then he carried the offerings whilefollowing them to the graveyard.
However, Martha took over the offerings from him after getting out of the car.
"Wait here," she said.
Frowning, Stefan asked in confusion, "Don't you want me to visit Mrs. Doyle's grave?"
"We're not family. You don't need to," Martha answered coldly, staring at him as if he were astranger.
Stefan's eyes dimmed in disappointment. He retorted anxiously, "We haven't divorced yet. I'm stillyour husband. We are family."
"Why didn't you realize it before?" Martha snorted with an ironic smile.
Her harsh retort made him lower his eyes in silence. He knew he had been wrong before butwanted to correct his mistakes.
From the corner of his eyes, he glanced at Martha, only to find she had no sign of changing hermind. He became more anxious.
Suddenly, he saw Maxwell nearby and figured out a way out.
He strode towards Maxwell and nodded at Bianca. "Please allow me to do it."
Martha watched him wordlessly.
Suddenly, Bianca tugged her sleeve and whispered, "We're here to worship your mother today.Don't get mad at him. I don't think Mrs. Doyle is willing to see this in heaven."
With a frown, Martha said nothing.
Seeing her calm down, Bianca hurriedly took her hand and walked towards Ariya's grave.
Soon, the four stood before a tomb.
Martha sobbed, her eyes red. "Mom, we're here to see you."
Sitting in the wheelchair, Maxwell wiped tears from his eyes and smiled. "Long time no see, Ariya."
Bianca shed tears. She tried to keep calm and put the offerings in front of the tombstone.
Martha gradually got closer, stroking the woman's smiling face in the portrait just like touching hermother's face when she was little.
"Please rest in peace, Mom. Bianca is taking good care of me. Dad and I are both well."
"By the way, you've become a grandmother. I have a son. His name is Jimmy Doyle. He's almostfive. Yet he's still in the hospital now. After he gets better, I'll take him to see you."
Stefan stood behind her, listening to her while she told her mother what had happened in the pastfew years.
Feeling self-blamed, he stared at Ariya's face in the portrait with mixed feelings.
Martha wouldn't have suffered so much if it weren't for him.
Within himself, he promised Ariya he would treat Martha well and never hurt her again.