Betty turned around and fell into a daze. “Theodore.”
Theodore strode over and gazed at the picture on the headstone.
“Andrew resembled you.”
Betty remained silent.
Kathleen frowned. “Grandma, you two know each other?”
“We've been friends for many years,” Theodore said solemnly.
“Given the choice, I'd not have the slightest inclination to be friends with you. I heard you fired a shot at my granddaughter?” Betty uttered coldly.
Theodore froze momentarily before responding awkwardly, “That's a misunderstanding. I did not know her identity at that time.”
Betty said icily, “Theodore, after all the bad things you all have done, you'll be faced with retribution sooner or later.”
He replied in a self-deprecating tone, “Retribution? I've already met mine. My son died a few years ago.”
Betty asked frostily, “Why are you here?”
Theodore turned to look at Kathleen. “I'm here to meet with you.”
Kathleen knitted her brows. “Me?”
He gazed at her. “You need to be more careful.”
“What do I need to be careful of?” Kathleen was confused.
Have I not dealt with everyone who needs to be taken care of?
“Explain yourself!” Betty demanded in displeasure.
“Yareli. She blames you for Vanessa's death,” Theodore reminded.
Kathleen frowned slightly. “How did you know about that?”
“She found me. She wanted to collaborate with me,” he explained.
Kathleen uttered indifferently, “I can’t believe she still hasn't given up.”
“Vanessa's death has nothing to do with you. I think Yareli is just a lunatic.” Betty furrowed her brows.
“Rest assured, Grandma. I’ll handle that problem.” Kathleen did not wish for Betty to be worried about her.
Betty grasped Kathleen's hand. “I think these people are being
ungrateful.”
“That's right,” Kathleen agreed.
Theodore merely stared at her in a solemn manner. “I'll be leaving now.”
“Hold on. Aren't you going to avenge your son?" Kathleen gave him a meaningful look.
He smiled. “My son has been avenged.”
Kathleen was taken aback. “Don't tell me Trevor is...”
Theodore regarded her with a poker face. “This person no longer exists in this world. That's all.”
Kathleen pursed her lips. “I know I should not be meddling in the grudges between you two, but...”
Theodore elaborated, “He felt rather remorseful. He regretted treating your grandmother in that manner. However, life is a collection of choices and decisions. It is difficult for us to turn a new leaf after making one significant mistake. He gave you all those things to make it up for your grandmother.”
“I will not accept them,” Kathleen stated.
“That’s your problem then.” He turned on his heel.
“Where are you going?” Kathleen asked in curiosity.
Theodore paused. “I don’t know. I'll leave that to fate now that I’ve avenged my son.”
He had already lost the will to live.
With that, Theodore turned around and left.
Kathleen let out a deep sigh. “It’s unexpected that Trevor really died.”
Betty said, “People like him deserve to
Kathleen nodded in agreement.
“I guess Theodore is planning to go to that place.” Betty speculated.
“Where?” Kathleen was eager to know.
“His wife's hometown. She came from Jedayton. I suppose he will probably go there.” Betty sighed.
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