Chapter 290

How did Zachary’s father know my mother? I glanced at him in confusion. Wale saw how worried I became and quickly explained, “Master mistook you as Mr. Schick.” I became sober in an instant as I looked at the old master. He was not in the right mental state. When I wanted to get up, he suddenly grabbed my arms tightly. “Your mother was strong and kind, but throughout my life… I was not capable of giving her the only love!” he gasped, “Child, I met your mother in Wu City. That gloomy city that frequently rained and snowed all year round. I did not like the city, but… I fell in love in that city because of one person.” I used to hear from the elderly that there would be sudden lucidity or short-term happiness when a person approached death. When a person was about to die, they would recall wonderful memories they once had. I felt a sudden spike of sadness as I stared closely at the old master. He was considered young among the elderly, but sadly, he was critically ill. I squat