Chapter 246
I am Avery''swful husband, and yet Cayden has taken on my responsibilities as his own. How
ridiculous is this?
Ovee with indignation, Dn approached Leonardo''s casket and enunciated every word clearly
for everyone else to hear, “It''s such a pity that you never got to meet me when you were alive. I''m your
son-inw, Dn Musk. It''s unfortunate that you left us before Avery and I had our wedding ceremony.
Nheless, please rest in peace. I promise to organize a grand wedding for Avery. She is my one and
only wife. I will also take good care of your two grandchildren. I swear!”
Dn then threw a provoking look at Cayden. To his delight, thetter''s face grimaced in response.
Cayden knew he could not lose his temper right then. Nheless, an unfathomable look shed
across his eyes.
Well, well, well, I''ll let him be for now.
Cayden seldom lost his cool. At the sight of him trying to keep it together, Dn suddenly felt his pent-
up anger slightly appeased.
However, at the sight of Avery slumping against Cayden''s chest, too heartbroken from her loss, fury
began to burn in Dn''s chest again.
Don''t lose it.
Dn rubbed his sore temples and clenched his fist as he tried to pacify himself.
It was not the time tosh out. Otherwise, Avery''s prejudice against him would get even worse.
Meanwhile, Avery said with a frown, “Dad, life has been hard on you. Henrietta and her daughter had
treated you as nothing more than an ATM. You had been too silly to be ordered around by those two.
I''d be lying if I said I don''t loathe them for what they had done. You wouldn''t have ended up the way
you did if not for those two bloodsucking gold-diggers... Dad, please rest in peace. I will seek justice for
you.”
Avery recalled the harrowing footage that showed the two avaricious women insulting and spewing vile
words at Leonardo, who was already on his deathbed, just so they could get a portion of his
inheritance.
She watched as her father breathed hisst breaths in despair and indignation, and there was nothing
she could do about it.
Avery fervently wished she could skin Henrietta and Mna alive right then.
Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
She tried to suppress her pain, and a determined glint shed in her eyes. This time, she vowed to
make Henrietta and Mna pay, no matter the cost.
Cayden took care of everything regarding Leonardo''s funeral, which was held at the Rumpley
residence.
Dn had wanted to hold the funeral at the Musk residence. However, his intention to help was shot
down by Avery immediately.
“Dn, go find yourself an empty urn if you want to hold my father''s funeral at your ce. I''m definitely
not going to let you take my father''s ashes away,” Avery snapped.
Knowing full well that even though Avery may appear meek, she was, in fact, very stubborn and
opinionated. Hence, Dn could only clench his teeth and suffer the humiliation.
Fine. She''s upset because she lost her father. I should not aggravate her further. I''m going to deal with
her after this!
Meanwhile, as people came and paid respect to Leonardo, they brought along flower wreaths that filled
the ce as sorrow hung in the air.
Leonardo''s portrait was ced on the table. The amiable and gentle look in his eyes served as a
painful reminder to everyone of what they had lost.
Avery was dressed in all-ck, her delicate face pale as a sheet of paper.
She stood before herte father''s portrait stiffly and lifelessly like a broken rag doll, as tears streamed
down her cheeks.
Her children were dressed in all-ck as well, as they apanied their mother meekly, making no
fuss.
Alina was dressed in a in ck dress as she stood and mourned herte brother.
She never imagined that she wouldn''t even get to see her brother onest time before he passed.
Their father, who was in bad health, was still oblivious that his son had passed on.
ke would never be able to take the news of Leonardo''s death.
Cayden was also dressed in in ck clothing as he greeted droves of guests on behalf of Avery.
Some of them were her colleagues, others were friends. Some of them were Cayden''s business
partners who came after hearing the news.
They were curious why the usual cold and distant Cayden would stoop to organize the funeral of a
menial employee''s father.
What was more confounding was the fact that his two children were also mourning thete old man.
I guess things areplicated for these ultra-rich families.
However, they would never let the opportunity towork with Cayden slip by their hands.
In business, everyone was always looking out for their best interests.
Nheless, they knew where to draw the line, as well as the right words to say. Most importantly, they
were there to pay their respects to the deceased.
Meanwhile, Dn was dressed in all-ck as well, as hepeted with Cayden to greet the guests as
the son-inw of the Rumpley residence.
It was a strange sight to behold—two handsome men rivaling each other to protect Avery, watching
over her as if they were her guardian angels. Tension sizzled in the air as some guests tried to fathom
how all three of them were rted to each other, while others were abuzz with hushed spection.
Cecelia and Trevor were there to pay their respects to Avery''s father as well. They brought along a
flower wreath and left right after offering a few words of condolences to her.
Nina was befuddled by the sudden passing of Avery''s father. She remembered Avery happily telling her
that her father''s health was making a good recovery when they talked on the phone not long ago.
Hence, she was taken aback by the sudden news of Leonardo''s death.
It was a shocking news for sure.
Even if she did not know the reason for Leonardo''s abrupt death, Nina knew about the news of
Henrietta and her daughter getting remanded. Somehow, she reckoned that the mother-and-daughter
duo had something to do with Leonardo''s death.
Nina ced the flower wreath before Leonardo''s portrait and bowed deeply to show her respect. She
let out a soft sigh and patted Avery on her shoulders. “Ery, he''s gone. I''m really sorry about that. You
have to stay strong. I''m sure your dad doesn''t wish to see you in this state.”
Avery''s eyes were brimming with tears. At the sight of her two children staying by her side, and
Cayden, who was busy greeting her guests on her behalf, she decided she had to be strong and
nodded solemnly.
On the other hand, Cayden''s domineering aura and handsome face managed to garner everyone''s
attention.
His slender figure stood grounded and towered over everyone else, giving off a regal vibe.
With the man who loved her by her side, and her two adorable children, Avery knew she was still loved
and cared for, and it might just be enough to make up for the fatherly love that she had lost forever.
There was no one else she would rather spend the rest of her life with. Cayden and her children were
all that mattered now.
Allie hid in a deserted corner and took off the huge sunsses she had on as she transfixed a cold,
hard stare at Leonardo''s portrait.
Hah. The greatest stain of my life is finally dead. I have nothing to fear now, other than —
Allie turned to look at the worn-out Avery, who was standing before Leonardo''s portrait, and her eyes
narrowed dangerously.
I cannot let this woman corrupt my outstanding son!
With the thought in mind, she stomped on the floor in her high heels and left in a huff.