Chapter 146

Samantha realized she was no longer able to figure out Adrian’s thoughts. Still, she chose not to think too much since time was of the essence. Instead, she brought Rue with her to New Paraiso’s official opening ceremony. *** Meanwhile, Adrian had someone deliver him a car so that he could drive over to Swallowston Cemetery. The area was rather quiet, seeing how it was in the suburbs. The cemetery was not luxurious per se, but it was the place where Layla Hart, Adrian’s grandmother, rested. Adrian did not know much about Layla’s life, but from what he knew, she was born into the Hart family—a wealthy family in Northrive. She had gone through life with a silver spoon in her mouth, receiving the best education possible. When Layla grew up, she became not only the most beautiful woman in Northrive but a learned one. Perhaps it was during the later years of her life that she crossed paths with Harold and got together with her. Despite her family’s objections, Layla went on to mar