Sadie didn''t stick around the hospital room for long; she slipped out quietly.


    Before she could leave, Micah grabbed her arm. "Can the kids stay for a few days for Raymond''s memorial? I''ll get Noah and Mia back to you in three days." "Sure," Sadie agreed, but added a warning. "No funny business!"


    "Don''t worry," Micah said, looking worn out. "I keep my promises."


    Sadie nodded and walked away. She hated these kinds of scenes and needed some time alone. While driving, Arya kept ncing at her through the rearview mirror. "Ms. James, you okay?"


    "I''m fine," Sadie replied calmly. "Take me to Tranquil Haven Memorial Park."


    "Huh?" Arya was momentarily stunned but quicklyplied. "Yes, ma''am."


    Tranquil Haven Memorial Park was where Edmond was buried, andter, Sadie had Brenda''s ashes ced there too. She had vowed to avenge Brenda against Nick and Amelia, and Edmond, who had also been driven to his death by Nick. Now that her deep-seated hatred had been avenged, Sadie felt no joy, only confusion and loss.


    In the cool drizzle, Sadie donned a trench coat, grabbed two bouquets of carnations, and approached Edmond and Brenda''s graves. Sheid the flowers down and said, "Dad, Brenda, I''ve avenged you. You can rest in peace now."


    But even as she said it, she remembered how Edmond had hidden his suffering to keep her from seeking revenge, hoping she''d live a peaceful life. Brenda''sst words to her were "Survive."


    They both wanted her to live well, nothing else mattered.


    Sadie sighed. The revenge was done, and it was time to move on. This city held too many memories-both good and bad. She never wanted toe back.


    "Ms. James," Arya said softly. "Jessica texted. Mr. Louis has arrived in Newark. Mr. James probably sent him to pick you up."


    Just then, Sadie''s phone rang. She answered, "Joe?"


    "Sadie, Tristan asked me to pick you up. Can Ie straight to your ce?"


    "Sure, I''m heading back now. See you at Frost Peak Mountain."


    "Alright, see you soon!" Joe''s voice carried a tone of joy.


    Sadie, however, remainedposed. She knew she had the option to refuse this marriage. Tristan never forced her into anything.


    But she was tired of all the grudges and hatred. Maybe being with Joe would help her let go of the past and start fresh. Joe was simple, honest, and came from a good family. His family held a special position in the royal family in Country C, living in peace and respected by all. Marrying him would give her a stable life. This was the best arrangement Tristan had made for her.


    Sadie knew Tristan always had her best interests at heart, so she epted it willingly.


    On the way back, she looked out at the drizzling rain, memories shing through her mind. Moments with Micah seemed clearer in the rain but faded with the passing scenery.


    She kept telling herself to let it go. It was time to end it.


    Meanwhile, Micah was arranging Raymond''s funeral at the hospital when he suddenly felt dizzy, his vision blurring. He instinctively reached out to steady himself against the wall, shook his head, and tried to focus.


    But he still couldn''t see clearly. ''What''s happening?''