Chapter 72
Chapter 72
Jaydon and Alita were both stunned, a wave of sadness quickly spreading through their hearts.
The old man they didn’t like was about to leave this world.
Jaydon quickly got up, and Alita crawled up from the ground, straightening her clothes. The two
walked out of the dressing room together.
Outside the door, Samuel stood still, his face somewhat solemn. His eyes nced over Alita’s face,
revealing a profound and subtle emotion.
Mike’s room was filled with people, all wearing an expression of profound sorrow. However, only
they knew their true feelings.
Alita and Jaydon entered, and the others automatically made way for them.
Approaching Mike’s bed, Mike continued to receive oxygen, his white hair giving him the
appearance of arge tree on the verge of withering. He had lived a glorious and brilliant life, but
today, he was about toplete the final journey of his life.
The atmosphere, heavy with the approach of death, made Alita feel oppressed.
“Grandpa, we’re here.” Jaydon leaned close to Mike’s ear, whispering. He had not liked Mike much
before for being rigid, strict, and always meddling in everything. But now that Mike was about to die,
Jaydon couldn’t help but feel a sense of difort in his heart.
Mike heard his grandson’s voice, opened his eyes, looked at him and then nced at Alita standing
beside him. He smiled with joy and reached out to her. “Alita, it’s good that you’re back
“Mike,” Alita called him softly, her heart feeling suffocated.
“Everyone, please leave us alone. I have something to say to Alita Mike struggled to speak as if he
could take hisst breath at any moment.
The others stared at Alita with vignce and hostility, wondering if Mike leaving her alone meant he
had something good to give her. The most pressing concern for everyone now was the inheritance,
as if shedding a few tears could gain them arger share.
Everyone silently left, including Jaydon. Then, the room fell silent.
Mike smiled kindly and waved to Alita. “Sit here.”
Alita sat down. She did not shed tears but felt a heavy heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.
“Alita, don’t be sad. Everyone has this day. No one can escape it. Mike held her hand. Seeing her
surprise, heughed again. “Do you think my old eyes can’t see through the faces of those people?
Fake things are always fake. No matter how well they pretend, they can’t deceive me. I know who is
good and who is bad.”
Alita chuckled softly. “You’re still as sharp as ever.”
“I don’t often hear you praise ine, Alita. I’m very happy.” Mike was relieved. The willpower he had
been barely holding on to also rxed. His breath became shorter, and he said weakly, “Alisa,
seeing youe back on your own, I can rest assured. I can face your father in the afterlife.
Promise me that you’ll live well. Be strong and brave. Believe in me. If you persevere through
challenges, things will get better eventually. I’m sure of it”
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With a smile on his face, Mike held Alita’s hand and gently took hisst breath before closing his
eyes.
“Mike,” Alita called out to him carefully, her eyes filled with tears
“Mike,” she called out again. When she saw that there were already two parallel lines on the
electrocardiogram, she covered her mouth and cried.
Alita thought she wouldn’t cry when Mike passed away. This old man had caused her father’s death.
She had harbored deep resentment towards him. However, he had also raised her for 14 years,
cared for her attentively, and treated her like his own granddaughter. She knew he was repaying a
debt, and because of that, she had always kept a certain distance from him. Now that he had
passed away before her, she realized she actually cared about him.
Sitting by the bedside, Alita silently cried for a long time before wiping away her tears and leaving
the room.
She kept her head down, not wanting others to see that she had cried.
“How is he?” The Lewis family members rushed over to ask.
“He’s gone,” Alita said calmly as if she were saying an insignificant matter.
A wave of mournful cries erupted around her, burying her words. Suddenly, she wondered if they
were really sad. Why did it all seem so fake?
Jaydon stood there resolutely with moisture in his green eyes, but he turned his face away. His
grandfather was really gone!
Alita walked upstairs somewhat awkwardly.
Behind her, there was a chorus of curses.
“What a heartless ingrate. She is so ungrateful Grandpa was so good to her, and she doesn’t shed
a tear.”
“She’s quite clever. Sheforted Grandpa before he died just to get a bigger share of the
inheritance. Now that he’s gone, Grandpa won’t hear anything, so of course she won’t cry.”
“Ruthless creature. She will have a miserable end.”
Alita smiled faintly and no longer cared about pretense and sincerity. It wasn’t about showing off to
others but about personal understanding. Only now did she truly admire Mike, He saw things very
clearly.
The funeral took ce the next day. Alita wore ck, staying in a corner with an expressionless
face.
Meanwhile, Valeria and the other women from the Lewis family cried hysterically as if the sky was
falling. But then, they hid in corners to touch up their makeup.
After witnessing a whole day of performances from the hypocritical family members and guests,
Alita felt that Mikw didn’t deserve this. Such a legendary figure, and not a single person shed a
sincere tear for him. Whether they spoke of his wealth or poverty, there wasn’t a single person
genuinely bidding him farewell on his journey to the afterworld.
As Alita lowered her head, a tear fell to the ground.
“Have some water.” Samuel handed her a ss and sat down beside her.
–Alita looked up and took the ss. “Why aren’t you crying?”
“Perhaps I feel the same as you, not that saddened. Look, the ones truly grieving are over there.”
He smiled, pointing to the
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group of people who tried hard to produce tears every time a new guest arrived.
On such a solemn and sorrowful asion, Alita unexpectedly burst intoughter because his
sarcasm was just too brilliant.
At that moment. Alita thought that Samuel wasn’t grieving. But after everyone left, he returned to the
graveyard and stood before Mike’s tombstone for a very long time.
No one knew what was truly on his mind.
The funeral was over.
Jaydon also fell into a period of mncholy for several days. Alita could tell that he genuinely cared
about his grandfather. She understood Jaydon. Despite his domineering and bad qualities, he didn’t
like to pretend or put on airs.
The will was to be announced a weekter, so during this time, the members of the Lewis family
tried every means to extract information from Otis Pratt.
Otis was the most trusted assistant andwyer of thete Mike. After Mike’s passing. Otis only
communicated with the housekeeper regarding all matters.
Of all the members of the Lewis family, Alita was probably the least concerned about the
inheritance. Yet, even so, she was stillbeled as someone plotting for the inheritance
On the day before the will announcement, the entire Lewis family was in a state of uncase. Alita, in
particr, became even more of an eyesore and a thom in the side for them.
One evening at 7 o’clock. Alita received an unexpected call from Cecilia, and they arranged to
meet.
Was she in such a hurry to settle down with Jaydon after his grandfather’s death? Her actions
seemed quite rushed.
As Alita left. Jaydon was in his study, unaware of her departure.
At the coffee shop. Alita opened the door to find Cecilia sitting there in a loose-fitting outfit. Her face
was devoid of makeup. giving off a very in appearance
What was Cecilia trying to do? Alita lowered her gaze, her thoughts racing, and then calmly
approached.
“Please give me a cup of espresso, Alita said casually to the waiter
“A ss of milk, please Cecilia said with a charming smile to the waiter.
After a while, the waiter returned and ced the coffee and milk in front of them. “Please enjoy your
drinks.”
Alita added a sugar cube to her coffee, stirring it gently. Is there something you want from me?”
Im pregnant Cecilia blurted out with her chin lifted.
Pausing for a moment, Alita continued to stir. “You’d better tell Jaydon about this directly”
Cecilia smiled gently. I know how to handle it. But before I talk to him, I wanted to let you know first
so you can be maentally prepared”
“You’re quite considerate Alita mocked, taking a sip of her coffee without showing any signs of
panic.
“We originally didn’t n on having a child. It’s just that Jaydon said if I could get pregnant before
you, it would give me more qualifications to stay by his side. Unexpectedly, it happenel, Cecilia
casually said.
“Go ahead and have the baby. Your child will be the Lewis fimily’s illegitimate child, and you
can continue to be Jaydon’s mistress. This is such a trivial matter. You didn’t need to invite me out.
It could have been resolved with a phone call.” Alita sounded even more rxed, but only she knew
her feelings deep down.
Cecilia couldn’t help but sneer. Jaydon doesn’t want you to have his child. Everything earlier was
just a show for Mike. I’ll inform Jaydon of my pregnancyter. You can go and ask him if he wants
this child. If he says no, I’ll immediately abort it and won’t bother him again. If he says yes, Alita,
then it’s up to you to deal with it.”
I don’t care about your affairs. Even if Jaydon allows you to live in the Lewis family in the future, I
don’t mind at all. I don’t want to be involved in these trivial matters. Cecilia, I have to admit, you’re
quite skilled at being a mistress. Well then, I’m leaving. You can pay the bill.” Alita said, cing her
cup down and elegantly leaving,
Behind her, Cecilia red at her with resentment.
Walking slowly along the street under the streetlights. Alita felt a sense of weariness consuming her.
How many more years did she have to live? How much longer could she keep up the fight? The
future seemed bleak, and every day was a struggle that would only get harder and more painful.
She wasn’t afraid of Cecilia. She was j just truly exhausted.
Back at home, Alitay in bed with her clothes on. When Jaydon entered, she closed her eyes.
Jaydon walked over and looked at her peaceful sleeping face. A smile involuntarily appeared on his
lips. As long as he could see her, his heart felt at ease.
At 9:30 the next morning. Otis arrived at the Lewis family’s residence right on time, holding a
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