Chapter 3
I ignored them, heading to the funeral home. I
showed my ID and saw my mother’s body. It
was stiff and cold..
I knelt before her, trembling as I lifted the
sheet.
Seeing her face, I froze. My throat was dry; I
couldn’t cry. My heart ached.
I clutched her hand–cold and stiff, unlike the
warmth I remembered.
Before the wedding, Mom hugged me, saying,
“Our Sarah’s found love. Even if Mom’s not
around, you’ll be cared for.”
We didn’t expect Luke to choose Lily.
I was naive, thinking my years of devotion
would win his heart. I overestimated myself,
and underestimated Lily’s place in his heart.
A funeral home employee said, “Ms. Quinn,
are you finished? It’s time.”
I nodded, watching my mother disappear into
the crematorium. Only a small box remained.
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I held the urn, frowning.
Mom lived her whole life in that small town.
Her biggest wish was for me to find a good
home.
Now, I couldn’t afford a decent burial plot.
I liquidated assets, barely scraping together
$3,000. An employee rushed over.
“Ms. Quinn, someone paid for a high–end
plot–north–facing, excellent feng shui!”
I was stunned. “Who?”
“He’s still here. His last name is Harrison.”
I went to the office and saw Luke. I clenched
my fists. “Luke, what are you doing?”
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Luke said, “Sarah, this is my way of showing
my respect. It’ll ease my conscience.”
“We’re not wealthy enough for your
generosity.
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Luke’s brow furrowed. “Sarah, stop being
difficult! She’s my mother–in–law. It’s about
giving her peace, not a lavish funeral.”
His words were cruel. I took a deep breath. “I
said, we’re separated by a life. I won’t forgive
you.”
“Stop the hypocrisy!”
Luke never visited my mother, only showing
up when she was near death. He didn’t care
about the wedding plans, just the networking
opportunities.
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That’s why nobody helped us.
Luke was angry. “Sarah, don’t be ungrateful!
She’s my mother–in–law. Let her rest in
peace. Or do you want a shabby burial?”
He snatched the urn, giving it to an employee.
“Proceed with the burial!”
He told his secretary, “Have all the top
executives from Harrison Corp. attend. Notify
the media!”
I clenched my fists. “Luke, what are you
doing? Mom’s funeral isn’t a publicity stunt
for your company!”
“I won’t let anyone else handle it!”
