Female Novel
Chapter 905
John turned around and took a look at Isabelle. “You cannot be blamed for this. No one saw thetragedy coming. Plus, I believe that you have your own struggles too.”
The mention of her struggles made her choke up, and the grievances that had been hidden within heremerged. A long pause later, she let out a sigh and fell into silence.
John drove them to the funeral home, but he did not follow Isabelle in. Instead, he waited for her in thecar, watching as she dragged herself into the funeral home with Dexter’s urn. He leaned back into hisseat and took out his pack of cigarettes to light one for himself. novelbin
There were lots of people stepping in and out of the funeral home. They performed rites, cried andeven hired pastors to bless the dead through elaborate services.
John retracted his gaze, feeling a little uncomfortable because the scene reminded him of Old Mr.Constance’s funeral. At the time of his grandpa’s passing, the Constances also invited a pastor toperform the services at home and made a huge deal out of it.
To him, the need to obsess over funeral details was questionable. The funeral rites were said to be forthe deceased, but it was nothing more than a show for the living.
He didn’t wait too long before Isabelle emerged after she had settled the paperwork. Obviously, shehad cried during the process and was in a low mood. Thus, he handed her a napkin and she thankedhim for it.
Then, the two left in John’s car. He drove at a leisurely pace and the car crawled on the road. After a
while, he casually threw out a question. “Are you going back to the Bailey Residence or the company?”
The reason he asked her was to probe for more information. Indeed, she told him the truth. “I’m nolonger working at Bailey Corporation. I have resigned from all my duties.”
If she could be honest with him regarding her status in the company, her answers from before must betrue as well. Then, he feigned a puzzled look. “Why did you quit your job? Are you thinking of taking abreak at home?”
To that, she shook her head. “I didn’t resign on my own will. It was the result of a discussion betweenDad and Grandpa. They told me not to show up at the company for the time being, but I am unsure ofthe exact reason behind it.”
John sent her all the way to the Bailey Residence. Her parents were already home and a servant wasperched at the entrance, whom he assumed to be waiting for Isabelle. She got out of the car andthanked him. To that, he nodded and urged her, “Go in and get some rest. You must be exhausted.”
The conversation between them ended. After she went into the house, he started his car and droveaway to the company. At the Constance Group, John heard that William was in and he immediatelyheaded over to William’s office.
Instead of bringing up the Baileys, he asked if William had spent the night at Matilda’s place, to whichWilliam flashed a smile. “Why are you getting as inquisitive as Sophia?”
John nodded. “Perhaps when two people are together for some time, they would become more andmore alike. Don’t change the topic though. Were you with Mom last night?”
William nodded back. “Yeah. It was too late and I didn’t bother to come home.”
What a lame excuse. It wasn’t that late when we finished dinner. However, John merely suggested, “Tobe honest, you can consider moving in with Mom. I think it will be more convenient for you and it willsolidify your stance. Mom will probably feel more secure, and Grandma will be more forgiving when shesees you moving in with her daughter.”
William frowned and gave it some serious consideration. “Your suggestion sounds reasonable.”
John almost burst out laughing, for he felt that he had given William a way out. If William had to bringup the idea of moving in with Matilda himself, he likely would be hesitant to do so due to theembarrassment. Lifting a brow, John felt amused. “Give it some consideration. I’ll go get busy now.”
After that, he left William’s office and returned to his own, but there was nothing much for him to workon. Tasks were delegated and it was not a busy season. Thus, he sat and waited in the office for awhile before Zack entered with a file in his hands.