Chapter 1433

"I'm waiting for you." "No need. I don't have much of an appetite." "It's okay. I don’t have much of an appetite either." Hearing this, Olivia walked over to the other side of the dining table and sat down. The maid silently poured a glass of milk and placed it in front of her. "I need to go out today," Olivia said after a moment. "Are you going to Maisy's funeral?" Claude asked. Olivia didn't look at him. She calmly spread butter on her toast and answered briefly, "Mm-hmm." Claude didn't say anything right away. It was clear she wasn't asking for his opinion. After a long pause, he finally replied, "Alright." That was all they said to each other. At noon, Olivia left the house. She sat in the car, silent, while Neil waited patiently in the front seat. He glanced at her through the rearview mirror, waiting for instructions. But Olivia didn't speak. She seemed uncertain about where to go. The silence in the car dragged on until Olivia finally said, "To Mount Gem." Neil nodde