Chapter 708 Grandma Sophia''s Memorial Service


    "Madam, this way please. As soon as they arrived on the ind, the emcee greeted them and led them


    forward."


    "At that moment, people stood solemnly by the side and waited for the imminent memorial service.


    Fortunately, Central Ind wasrge enough to amodate many people."


    "When Hudson and the rest escorted Madam Lilian over, everyone''s eyes were on them."


    The camera lenses of the mass media outlets were also focused on them.


    "Their eyes were all focused on the world''s most well-known woman, Madam Lilian. Such a woman


    was usually only heard of. They did not expect that she would appear up close at Sophia''s funeral."


    "At the same time, they also saw the special love and care of Madam Lilian for Belle. She held Belle''s


    hand, with a doting face and extremely intimate words and deeds."


    The mourning hall was silent.


    Kimmel and another guard wearing a pair of sses stood by Madam Lilian''s side.


    "The emcee led Madam Lilian and the rest towards the center of the mourning hall. Then, they stood


    up, picked up the microphone, and said, ""Dear family members, please take your ce on the left of


    the mourning hall."""


    "My child, go. After hearing this, Madam Lilian let go of Belle''s hand and said to her lovingly. She was


    the eldest granddaughter-inw, and her role was stated there. The protocol must not be ignored."


    Belle nodded her head in a very solemn manner. Calvin came over and held her hand and led her to


    the left.


    "Everyone who is present to mourn Grandma Sophia, please take your seats in the mourning hall. With


    the start of the background music, the farewell ceremony for the departed began."


    "Since Sophia passed away, Calvin hasn''t even had time to feel sad. Up till that moment where


    everything had been arranged properly, just by listening to the painful music, all the pain buried in the


    bottom of his heart burst out."


    "He recalled little by little that the most important woman in his life was in fact not his mother, but


    Sophia. Even Belle, the woman he loved most in this life, had received Sophia''s kindness. Otherwise,


    he might never be happy for the rest of his life."


    "He wasn''t sure if he would be able to properly support his life in the future and before something big


    happened after Sophia left. However, the spiritual wealth that Sophia had left him wouldst forever.


    Furthermore, she had bestowed upon him a good wife, Belle. This was the most important treasure in


    his life."


    "In the sombre mourning hall, the intertwining tears of sorrow and memories slowly flowed through his


    loved ones and friends. The music unearthed the deep feelings and respect they had for Sophia."


    "Madam Lilian took the initiative to recite a tribute to Sophia. In the end, the funeral ended with the


    head of the family, Calvin, expressing his gratitude."


    "As the family members were circling the coffin, Belle saw Sophia quietly lying in the ss coffin. Her


    expression was the same as when she was alive, and tears flowed down her face naturally."


    "Sophia''s funeral news was broadcast throughout the service, and all the politicians and celebrities


    turned up. Calvin finally used his own efforts to provide Sophia a solemn and decent funeral. He


    thought that her soul in heaven would be pleased. After all, the Harvey Group and Harvey Manor were


    safe, and all the major crises were over."


    "After the memorial service, Belle invited Madam Lilian to stay in the Ink Garden for the night."


    Madam Lilian readily agreed.


    Everything seemed to be progressing in a good direction.


    "In the quiet pavilion, Carme stood there quietly. Her face was haggard, and the light in her eyes was


    as clear as water."


    "As soon as Sophia''s memorial service was over, she came here."


    The scene of Martin risking his life to protect Rosa from the bullet was vivid in her mind. It turned out


    that she didn''t believe in love. She even thought that marriage was just a kind of alliance for both


    parties'' benefits.


    "However, Martin''s actions from the day before had shocked her."


    "From this, she could tell that Martin truly loved Rosa. He had no feelings for herself at all. Even the


    rtionship between them could not be considered a friendship."


    Carme was not an ornamental piece who had to rely on a man to survive. She had her own career as


    well as her own dignity.


    The only thing missing in her life was love. Reminiscing the scene from the day before made her think


    and understand a lot.


    "She was wondering if the reason her life had been so calm was that she had never truly loved a


    person. Even towards Martin, her feelings for him were an illusion. It was a kind of self-serving love.


    She knew that her grandmother was interested in the Harvey family''s fortune and family background.


    That was why she agreed to let her and Martin go on a blind date. However, Carme actually attended


    it happily, which may not have been a wise thing."


    "In the living room of Emerald Garden, MLexie''s face was full of worry. She was about to pack some


    clothes and visit Martin at the hospital. She was so anxious that she cried when he got shot. It was not


    easy for her to endure it until the memorial service was over. Then, she began to hurry and packed


    things up and headed to the hospital to take care of Martin."


    "Nice to see you, Aunt MLexie. Carme walked in and greeted her politely."


    "Ah, it''s you, Carme. Come and sit down. When MLexie saw that Carme had walked over, a smile


    appeared on her face. She pulled Carme to sit down with her."


    "It''s alright, Aunt MLexie. I''m here to say my goodbyes to you, Carme said with a faint smile, and in a


    natural and graceful tone."


    Goodbye? MLexie froze for a moment and soon understood what was going on.


    "Everyone had seen with their own eyes that Martin took the bullet for Rosa. He was so adamant that


    he had devoted all his efforts to Rosa. As a mother, she could do nothing about it. She smiled


    apologetically and murmured, ""Carme, are you going to leave now? I don''t want you to leave."""


    "Carme smiled back. ""Aunt MLexie, if the future permits, then I''ll bring you over to mypany for a


    visit. Mypany''s business is very lively and busy. I should have left a long time ago, but since


    Grandma Sophia passed away, I wanted to join the memorial service. Now that it''s done, there is


    nothing else for me to be concerned with. It''s time for me to leave."""


    She spoke in a rxed and easy way.


    MLexie heard this and saw the loneliness on her face inadvertently. She felt inexplicably sad deep in


    her heart.


    "Carme was smart and capable, and was also sessful in her career. She was actually hoping to


    see Carme and Martin get married to each other, but there was nothing she could have done about


    it. Besides that, she couldn''t waste the prime of Carme''s life, right?"


    "At the moment, she was at a loss. However, she said, ""Carme, do visit me often when you have


    time in the future."""


    "Absolutely, Aunt MLexie. Thank you for your hospitality. I''ll be taking my leave first, Carme


    expressed her promise with a smile. She then turned around but seemed to have thought of something.


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    She turned back and continued. ""Aunt MLexie, please send my regards to Martin. I wish him a fast


    recovery."""


    "Alright, alright. MLexie stood there nkly while watching Carme walk further from her step by step.


    It was a pity that she didn''t manage to get such a good daughter-inw."


    "Just as she was in a daze, Evan walked in."