Chapter 509: Chapter 509



The entire Finch family stayed at the hospital for three days and nights, yet their unwavering devotion proved futile in the face of the inevitable. Stephen passed away, succumbing to the ravages of old age and frailty.

The Finch family’s anticipated engagement party turned into a funeral, as the guests who had come to celebrate now gathered to mourn.

Upon receiving the news, Adrian and Joelle opted not to return to the country. They sent Shawn to serve as the representative for the Watson family.

At Stephen’s funeral, Katherine made her entrance accompanied by her parents. From afar, she saw Shawn being blocked by Mila.

“What do you think you’re doing? My grandpa was incensed to the point of death by Adrian! How dare you show up here!”

Shawn refrained from engaging in a physical confrontation with a woman, yet resolutely stood his ground.

“You cannot simply make such assertions. Wasn’t he calling Adrian to incite him? Furthermore, even if Adrian did provoke him, what relevance does that have to me?”

“Are you not part of the Miller family?”

Shawn maintained an impassive demeanor as he replied, “Which aspect of ‘Watson’ bears any resemblance to ‘Miller’?”

“Cease your antics. You are not welcome here!”

As the guests passed by, they cast fleeting glances at Shawn, their expressions seemingly mocking him.

Katherine’s mother, Agate, let out a sigh.

“Since the decline of the Watson family, very few within Illerith’s elite circles afford him any respect. Shawn has endured considerable hardships; he truly is a remarkable young man.”

She turned to her husband and said, “Let us go speak with Shawn. There is no reason for him to endure this unjust treatment.”

“Alright.”

Katherine also felt a pang of sympathy for Shawn, yet she couldn’t help but think that perhaps he was the one secretly laughing at these individuals. He was wealthier than anyone in attendance. She eagerly anticipated the day when Shawn could no longer restrain himself and would finally unveil his true identity.

“Dad, Mom, let’s wait a bit longer!” Katherine restrained her parents, who wore expressions of bewilderment.

“Katherine, aren’t you friends with Shawn?”

“Mom, Shawn can handle this himself.”

Just as she concluded her statement, Lily approached and said, “Mila, it’s not your prerogative to decide, is it? Shawn is here to pay his respects to Stephen, not to engage with you.”

“Ridiculous! If it’s not my prerogative, then is it yours? I said he can’t come in, so he can’t!”

Lily positioned herself beside Shawn, offering her unwavering support.

“I have already dispatched someone to notify your brother. Are you truly so apprehensive about Shawn entering that you fear people will discover your feelings for Adrian?”

“What absurdity are you spewing?”

“Absurdity?” Lily scoffed. “My grandpa witnessed it himself! You and your grandfather coerced Adrian into confessing to an affair with you, endeavoring to trap him. Who are you trying to deceive?”

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