Leaving You Bereft (Willow and Julian) novel Chapter 142

Catherine had died, her passing remaining a mystery. Her body was cremated in Searheim three days later and was later brought back to Brindley for burial.

Thereafter, the Burkes stormed into the Chapman residence, causing an uproar. Nancy, overcome with grief, insisted that Catherine's untimely demise was a direct result of Willow's trip to Searheim.

Heather sneered and retorted, "Catherine's death was only a matter of time! She did do one good thing before she died, though—exposing the collusive activities of both families in fraudulent marital arrangements, leaving my daughter robbed of five precious years. And you actually have the audacity to make a scene here? If that's the case, then let's settle our old scores once and for all!"

Charlie hurriedly held Nancy back, saying, "That medical examiner had already confirmed that there were no signs of poisoning."

Sean, having made a point of coming over, explained, "Ms. Harper's visitation of Ms. Burke was entirely within legal parameters, and I also possess an audio recording of the complete interaction."

Nancy couldn't possibly allow the others to listen to the recording. Thus, she had no choice but to bury her face in her hands and break into sobs.

Heather then returned to the small living room after sending the Burkes away.

Willow, who was still brushing Snowy's fur, said thoughtfully, "I think there's something quite unusual about Catherine's death. It seemed like she knew that she was going to die."

Heather pondered for a moment, realizing that what Willow said made perfect sense. She then sat beside Willow, stroking Snowy's fur as she said gently, "You shouldn't blame yourself for this, Willow. You ought to know that the ones truly at fault for Christine's death are Charlie and Nancy. Their failure to properly raise their child is the root cause."

In that instant, Heather experienced a profound sense of gratitude. She rejoiced in the fact that her beloved daughter had been raised by Grace. She then gazed lovingly at Willow and softly suggested, "If Madam Harper doesn't want to live here with us, perhaps she could retire in Yarrowmere? I mean, Mrs. Chapman Senior is residing there, and I'm sure they can keep each other company."

Willow smiled gently and replied, "I don't think Grandma would agree to it since she's rather fond of the house located in the southern suburbs, saying that I was the one who purchased that place."

Heather gently patted Willow's hand and said with a smile, "I understand Madam Harper's reasoning."

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