DreameNovelChapter 1358
Chapter 1358
James had a hunch gnawing at him. He knew there was bad blood between his grandmother and Joseph, but he
never imagined it could escalate to this level! Steeling himself, James spoke in a measured tone, fighting to keep
his emotions in check. "Leave." "But what about Bea..."
"Leave!"
"... Yes, sir."
Marian exited, gently closing the door behind her. As James stared at the closed door, memories rushed back to
him. More than a decade ago, his grandmother would shut the door to the study in much the sway. Her
voice was always firm and unyielding: "If you don't finish these books, you can't step out of this room!"
His thoughts drifted back further. He recalled kneeling on the floor, enduring the sting of Bea's willow switch on
his back. Bea, frustrated yet hopeful, would say, "If you don't work hard, you'll never amount to anything! And if
you can't make something of yourself, you can't keep this family together!"
Even as a child, he bore the pain, humiliation, and defiance. That was when he learned to mask his feelings. He
couldn't afford to like anything or anyone. His life was all about Burke International. Beyond the Burke family,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtnothing else mattered to him. Bea always fancied herself as an educator, believing she had raised two children
to success. She used to boast about her son's education, but when Joseph walked away from the family, she
considered him her greatest shame. And now, it was James's turn. James wrestled with his feelings towards the
grandmother who had raised him for over twenty years. Part of him wanted to despise her, yet he couldn't help
but feel gratitude. Her strict upbringing made him who he was today.
After a moment, James stood up and faced a mirror, scrutinizing his reflection with a calm gaze. Despite
everything, he owed her thanks. She taught him how to conceal his emotions, to be unreadable. Just like now-
nobody could tell what was on his mind. With a deep breath, James opened the study door. Marian was waiting
outside, and her pause reflected her surprise at his composed demeanor. "Sir..."
"Get everything ready for the funeral. Tomorrow... we'll bury Bea."
"Tomorrow?"
Marian's eyes widened. Why the rush?
"Sir, isn't that too soon?"
"I said tomorrow."
James's voice was as cold as ice. "First thing in the morning, | want to see her off."
"... Yes, sir."
Marian hurried off to coordinate the arrangements with Colt.
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