NovelApexChapter 766
As soon as Manley heard the idea, he thought Hayes was genuinely up for sfun and quickly chimed in, "If
Hayes is going, countin too! It's so boring at home!"
Jocelyn couldn't help but smile with relief.
Hayes and Manley were like a breath of fresh air in the house, bringing a spark of life to the otherwise dull
atmosphere. She felt much more at ease letting them accompany Marguerite on her trip.
Cresthaven wasn't far from Stonebridge City, just an hour away by bullet train.
Marguerite arrived at the Stonebridge City branch of Poppy Petal Fragrances, while Hayes was glued to his
smartwatch the whole way there.
His mysterious online friend was still in Stonebridge City, but the map on his watch wouldn't show their exact
location. So, Hayes had no clue where they could
be living.
But he was betting on the slim chance of a serendipitous encounter.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter all, only if such an encounter happened would his smartwatch alert him.
Until Marguerite finished her work, there was no buzz from Hayes's watch.
Leaving the office with the two kids in tow, Hayes was worried they might head straight back to Cresthaven. He
quickly suggested, "Mom, let's visit dad and sis at the cemetery. We're rarely here."
The cemetery was on the outskirts of Stonebridge City, a taxi ride passing through several blocks and bustling
streets. Maybe, just maybe, luck would be on his side, and he would bump into his mysterious friend.
The little guy looked up at his mom with hopeful eyes, only to see her saddened expression.
He realized his suggestion had brought back painful memories for her.
Feeling guilty for causing his mom more pain in his quest to meet his online friend, he sighed softly, about to
give up on the idea when he heard her voice, slightly hoarse, "Okay. It's twe paid a visit."
Marguerite had only been to the cemetery once since the accident, on the day Frederick and Teresa were laid to
rest.
That place was a heartbreak for her. Just getting close seemed to unleash a flood of sweet memories,
overwhelming her with what was lost.
And so the saying goes, the happier the memories, the deeper the pain.
She sometimes wished she could live without those memories and regrets, rather than carrying them with her
for the rest of her life.
They quickly hailed a taxi and bought smemorial candles near the cemetery.
The moment Marguerite stepped through the gates, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.
Her grandmother, her love, and her daughter—all rested here.
Yet, she quickly wiped away her tears, not wanting Hayes and Manley to see.
Life had to go on. Her journey had been set, but she didn't want to burden the kids with her pain.
Manley, in his innocent way, took Marguerite's hand, while Hayes kept glancing at his smartwatch.
Despite passing so many crossroads, there had been no sign of his mysterious friend.
And now, in the cemetery, the chances seemed even slimmer.
Resigned, Hayes was about to give up, covering his watch with his sleeve, when he rushed to catch up with
Marguerite and Manley.
But then,
Just as he approached Frederick's grave, his smartwatch miraculously buzzed with an alert!
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