Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1560

The day passed in the blink of an eye. Yet for Steven, the day felt as long as centuries, passing at a painfully slow pace.

He had been longing for nightfall since the moment he left the Ableson household in the morning. Only under the cover of darkness could he sneak into Hannah's room, see her again, and do everything he longed to do. So before night fell, Steven had an early dinner, took a refreshing shower, and had Rick drop him a few miles away from the quaint Higgins Village in his luxurious car. From there, he walked to Higgins Village.

Due to the holidays, the village was bustling with more people than usual. Every house was brightly lit. He could hear the sound of laughter and chatter as he passed by.

Thankfully, the cover of darkness and the crowd helped Steven, a familiar stranger, to blend in without attracting attention.

Finally, he arrived outside Hannah's house. Looking in, he could see a bonfire burning in the yard, next to which was a dining table. Not only were there her family of four, but also four strangers. The strangers seemed to share a resemblance with Hannah, also consisting of parents with two children.

Pandora's voice reached Steven's ears. "It's settled then. Tomorrow, the youngsters will accompany your fathers to the cemetery, while your mom and I stay at home to cook."d2

It was a tradition in their community, every Christmas Eve, to take the children to the cemetery to pay respects to their ancestors.

In this rural area, there wasn't a unified cemetery. Everyone chose their respective burial spots based on the recommendations of the local diverner. As long as the location was good, any nearby hill could become a burial ground. Visiting graves of several generations scattered across different hills could take half a day. Thus, it was usually the men who took the children to pay respects while the women stayed at home to prepare lunch. By the time the ritual was over, everyone could return to a hot meal.

Jeo asked, "Is Hannah going?"

Pandora flared up at this, "Why wouldn't Hannah go? Even after her marriage and divorce, she is still a part of the Ableson family. Are you suggesting she can't pay respects to our ancestors?"