Chapter 405

A frail voice broke the silence as Anna slowly entered the hall while leaning heavily on her cane. The moment her eyes fell on the scene in the center of the hall, her breath caught in her throat. Amie rushed over to support her. "Mrs. Lewis Senior." Tears streamed down Anna's face as she reached the stretcher. "Vincent, you can't leave me like this. Vincent, please..." No matter how much she cried, begged, or how her heart shattered with each sob, Vincent remained unresponsive. "Mr. Lewis seems to have passed out," Alex said. Anna froze, then snapped back to reality. "Quick! Take Vincent home!" "Yes, Mrs. Lewis Senior." Without hesitation, Alex hoisted Vincent onto his back and hurried out the door. Anna turned to the charred body and bowed three times. "Tiff, when I join you someday, I'll apologize to you in person. Rest in peace now." Amie also bowed slightly beside her, though her mind had already drifted elsewhere. She helped Anna outside, and just before they reached the