The security at the villa was tight. Only those with an access card could enter. The parking lots were all filled with vehicles. At first glance, all that could be seen were cars and not human heads.
Seeing this, Summer hesitated a little. She did not want to meet Yvette, but Yvette would most definitely be there.
Then again, they had reached the gate outside of the villa already. There was no reason for her to not enter, right?
Holding Charlotte's hands, she walked to the front of the villa. Wreaths and ribbons of condolences stretched from the doorway of the villa to the hall. All the people who were there looked somber and solemn. They were all people of status and prestige.
Taking in a short breath, she walked to the doorway of the villa. As expected, Yvette was standing there, dressed in full black. Her eyes were puffy and red. Raine was standing by her side and holding her arm, comforting as well as supporting her.
As Summer walked over, she appeared to be distantly polite. She then bowed slightly. "My condolences."
After realizing that it was Summer, Yvette's face
changed instantly. Staring at Summer fiercely, she said, "Who let you in? Get out! We don't need any of your pretense here!”
"Someone came and delivered the obituary notice, so I'm just here to pay my respects. You’re overthinking things," said Summer. "You shouldn’t focus on me for today."
On a day like that, she should be attending to all the guests, not causing a scene as soon as she opened her mouth to speak.
"I'll repeat myself one more time. Your presence is not needed here. Get out!" Yvette then lowered her voice and said, "Obituary notice? Who do you think would send you an obituary notice?"
As Summer was about to speak, a deep voice sounded. "Me."
Immediately after, Mark's tall figure appeared next to the two of them. It had only been a few days since they last met, but his green stubble was showing. He was dressed in a black suit, and the red veins in his eyes were apparent. He looked a little haggard as if he had not slept for days. Yet, all of that did not affect his handsomeness.
While Yvette glared at them, Mark walked past her and carried Charlotte. He turned to Summer and said," Let's go."
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