Chapter 926

I had asked Brandon to convey the message that my father had passed away. I would share the story of his origins when I visit his grave. As for other matters, there was no need to discuss them further. Over the years, only the Gildon family had given me warmth and a sense of belonging. I wasn't close to my other relatives, so there was no point in pretending otherwise. After everything I had been through, I realized that even the strongest blood ties needed companionship. When Brandon returned, I was busy working at the tea house. For some reason, business was booming that day. Many customers had arrived, leaving our staff overwhelmed. "There are so many customers today," Brandon said, also finding it unusual. "Yes." My heart was full of contentment seeing the tea house bustling with people. Over the years, whether working with Chris or for Xander, I had held high-ranking positions with high salaries. But, I hadn't felt happy. However, this tea house had brought me a sense of jo