Chapter 190 - Graves of Deception

The Brannon estate was bathed in a gentle golden light as the sun hung low in the sky. Preparations were being made for the funeral ceremonies on this day of mourning, which was marked by a palpable sadness. However, this was not like any other event the estate had ever attended. Lydia stood in front of the magnificent family tomb, the decision she and her mother had taken weighing heavily on her heart along with pain. The employees of the estate crowded around, heads bowed in respect, but they were not informed of the whole story. They thought they were burying not only the infant who had allegedly passed away from illness, but also Maria, the courageous servant who had sacrificed her life in an attempt to save Lydia's son. Lydia had cried for days, causing her eyes to swell and turn red. She knew it was important, even though the deception she and her mother, Luna Anne, had created tormented her spirit. The only thing she could do to make sure her son was safe was to lie to