Chapter 651


    Lysander gently rested his hand on Zephyr’s shoulder, silentlyforting him.


    After wiping away the tears from the corner of his eyes, Zephyr bent down and tenderly kissed the urn.


    “Sybil, you go first. Wait for me on the other side. We’ll be husband and wife again in our next lives.


    Don’t forget.”


    Zephyr and Grandma Sybil had an arranged marriage when they were young, but their love was true.


    They weathered life’s storms together and grew old side by side.


    Zephyr was a pir of a man. He was loyal to Grandma Sybil his entire life, and his love for her knew


    no bounds.


    Knowing her heart was weak, he pampered her at every turn..


    She loved wearing pper dresses, so he had Lysander create a design department at hispany to


    design new styles, only selecting the best ones for Grandma Sybil.


    Aware of her failing health, he brought forward their 70th wedding anniversary celebration, hoping to


    give Grandma Sybil a joyous asion.


    But despite his efforts, Grandma Sybil did not live to see their anniversary.


    This would now be Zephyr’s deepest regret in life.


    Everyone could feel Zephyr’s sorrow, and a mncholic atmosphere permeated the drizzle all around


    them.


    Everyone began the ritual of paying their respects. Everyone present bowed in unison.


    As Ethan’s secretary, Thssa stood by his side, holding an umbre for him and bowing in sync with


    him.


    After the ceremony, Thssa felt a pair of eyes on her.


    Following her intuition, she met the amber gaze of Leopold.


    He didn’t look away. His sadness was apparent as the rain dampened his handsome face, adding to


    the sense of heartbreak and helplessness.


    Though the rain wasn’t heavy, it was enough to wet people’s hair and clothes.


    Everyone had an umbre but him.


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    He stood next to Amelia, but his gaze was fixed on her.


    Seeing him like this made Thssa feel terrible sorrow.


    But she looked away, pretending not to see.


    She had made it clear to Leopold that there was no future for them and that he should find someone


    more suitable. He would have a better life without her.


    If she gave in, she would only hurt him.


    The funeral ended quickly, and the guests began to leave.


    While Thssa was leaving with Ethan, she tripped over a stone she hadn’t noticed, causing her body


    to lurch forward.


    “Careful!” Sounded a worried voice. A strong hand caught her arm, preventing her from falling.


    After looking up, she saw Leopold, who had somehow appeared by her side. She quickly withdrew her


    arm from his grasp, politely but distantly saying, “Thank you.”


    “You’re wee. Your umbre.” She had dropped it when she tripped, and Leopold picked it up for


    her.


    When Thssa was about to take it, she saw Lysander standing behind Leopold. His icy gaze was


    fixed on her.


    Upon meeting his intense eyes, Thssa’s heart clenched, and she instinctively recoiled, leaving her


    hand frozen in mid-air.


    Leopold’s outstretched hand, holding the umbre, hovered awkwardly in the air.


    Ethan also noticed Lysander’s intimidating gaze. He quickly took the umbre from Leopold and


    apologized. “My fault. I should have been holding the umbre. How could I let ady hold it? Miss


    Everhart, are you alright?”


    Thssa lowered her gaze and shook her head. “I’m fine.”


    “That’s good. I’ll hold the umbre. Watch your step and keep your eyes forward.” Ethan held the


    umbre over both of them, cautioning Thssa to go ahead.


    “I don’t have an umbre. Mind if I join you?” Leopold suddenly stepped up, lining up with Thssa and


    walking alongside her.