The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 425

Megan collapsed on the floor, sobbing uncontrollably.

In just one night, she had lost both her parents.

"Mom, why did you have to be so... naive?"

They all thought about how hard Sexton's departure must have hit Helen.

Megan had everything planned out for taking the elderly lady abroad, thinking that the presence of three young kids would keep her from sinking into deep sorrow.

But the elderly lady decided to follow her husband in death!

Losing parents in middle age is a pain that's just as intense!

Jacob forced himself to calm down, pulling his emotionally shattered sister up, while dialing Emeric's number.

Emeric, who was in Antarctica waiting for the aurora with a research team, was stunned when he heard the news.

He just sat down hard on the snow.

"You're saying... both mom and dad are gone?"

"Dad's been sick for a long time, and mom... followed him. Palmer's engagement was rushed because of this. Why didn't you come back when I asked?"

Emeric was silent for a long time.

"I get it, I'll come home right away."

He had been waiting to see this year’s aurora, a promise made to his wife.

Since it was just an engagement, not a wedding, Emeric thought it wasn't that crucial and chose the aurora over returning home.

But he never imagined that this departure would be his final goodbye to his parents.

Jacob, frustrated and disappointed, said, "Don't bother now, just chase your dreams. Kendra's been gone for how long, and you think you're the only one hurting? Have you even thought about your kids?"

"If all you can see is the past, then don't bother coming back!"

"Palmer's engaged now, and with mom and dad gone, the Pollack family won't force you into anything anymore!"

Jacob angrily ended the call.

Emeric, stunned, struggled with the poor satellite signal, his ears buzzing, his mind dizzy.

"What's wrong?"

"I... I have to go home!"

Snapping back to reality, Emeric hastily grabbed his gear, the only thought in his mind being to get home.

The team around him was puzzled.

"Weren't you set on seeing this aurora? This one’s supposed to be a century’s spectacle, wasn’t it you and your wife’s dream?"

Underneath his goggles, Emeric realized he was already in tears.

"If my wife knew I missed our son's engagement, she'd never forgive me!"

"I need to go home, I have to go home now!"

Those who wander are without a home.

And he was about to lose his.

...

On the other side, the Pollack family was engulfed in sorrow.

The remnants of the daytime engagement party were still being cleared away when they were replaced with mourning banners.

Marcel stood in the hall, looking at the Pollack couple lying side by side, and sighed deeply.

Noella stood behind him, whispering, "Grandpa, Grandpa Sexton passed peacefully, and grandma looked serene. Don’t worry."

Marcel nodded.

Reaching out, Noella came forward, supporting the slightly staggering Marcel as they left.

"Noella," Marcel squeezed her hand, his voice laden with emotion, "you and Palmer need to take care of each other. It was your Grandpa Sexton’s wish."

"I know."

"And if my time comes, remember to send me off just like we did your grandpa. I don’t want to end up in a bed, hooked up to machines."

"Grandpa…"