Chapter 347

Thinking that my parents' car accident had happened over a decade ago, I let out a mocking laugh. "Is this necessary?" "In case anything comes up, it'll be easier to contact you," he replied. His response was unexpected. What could possibly come up after all this time? Still, I left my phone number as he had requested and then left. With the death confirmation certificate in hand, I still needed the cremation certificate. I could only turn to Zack, but he was still ill, so I had to go to Bree instead. "Maddie, what brings you here?" Bree was more surprised than pleased to see me. "Bree, I have something to discuss. Let's talk inside," I said. I didn't know if it was from running around so much lately because of Ellie or my period, but I felt weak and a bit dizzy today. "Oh, sure. Let's sit over in the gazebo; it's stuffy inside," Bree said while linking her arm with mine. I went along without thinking much of it. She had already called the housekeeper. "Xena, bring some fruit an