Chapter 258

In Croedal, the pressure to be grateful to elderly parents could be overwhelming. This often left most people feeling burdened. Yvette stood lazily to the side, not saying a word. Her delicate, fair face showed no expression, yet she somehow appeared intimidating. Alex's face looked even more sickly than when she last saw him. It wouldn't be long before his illness flared up. Once it did, he'd suffer immensely! As for Yasmin, she had plenty of ways to deal with her. "Mom, you're weak right now and need to rest. We won't disturb you any longer." After all the turmoil, Yara felt exhausted both physically and mentally. She nodded and said gently, "Alright, Yvie, you should get some rest too. You've had a hard day." As Yvette stepped out of the room, Jacob caught up with her. He gently patted her head; his voice was steeped in apology. "Yvie, I'm sorry you had to go through this today." Jacob's concern washed over Yvette like a warm wave, and a gentle smile bloomed on her lip