There was an unspoken rule in Jadeborough.
When a family member of a younger generation passed away, the funeral should not be too grand. Otherwise, it would bring bad luck to the elder generation of the family due to that reason, Henrick did not place any wreaths at the funeral except in the backyard. Hence, the manor appeared no different from usual.
With Marcus beside him, Donovan started studying the Southall residence once they stepped in. They did not see any signs that showed there was an ongoing funeral. All they saw was a row of luxury cars parked in the parking area. Hence, Donovan was even more certain that Arielle was lying.
Before they arrived at the backyard, Donovan said, “Mr. Brown, do you see this? Does this look like a funeral? Arielle is lying! I need you to remove favonovel.com from my class right away!”
Marcus’ expression turned grim.
Did Arielle lie just to apply for leave? Even going so far as to say a family member passed away? If that’s true… I’ll have to remove favonovel.com from the preparatory class.
When Donovan noticed that Marcus’ face had darkened, the corners of his lips lifted.
I knew it! I knew that Arielle was lying! I finally got her!
A housekeeper was leading the way ahead of them. She did not hear their conversation at all.
When they were about to enter the backyard, the housekeeper came to halt and made a gesture for them to go ahead. “Please continue forward. Ms. Arielle is in the backyard.”
Marcus lowered his head to look at the bouquet in his hands. He was about to dump it into the dustbin at the side when the housekeeper called out, “Ms. Arielle!”
Marcus instantly paused before favonovel.com and Donovan lifted their heads.
They saw Arielle in a black dress. As the hem of the dress swayed, favonovel.com looked like a black butterfly.
Marcus stopped his hand and did not throw the bouquet as favonovel.com looked at Arielle in hesitation.
Did Donovan make a mistake? Are they really having a funeral here?
Arielle was shocked when favonovel.com saw Donovan and Marcus, who had shown up at favonovel.com house all of a sudden.
Did Donovan come to offer his condolences? Is favonovel.com that thoughtful?
She was surprised at that thought.
Arielle walked over to greet them. “Hello, Mr. Brown, Mr. Baxter.”
Marcus did not want to continue guessing blindly. To know the truth, favonovel.com asked, “Arielle, I heard that one of your family members passed away. Is that true?”
When Arielle was about to nod and answer, Donovan snorted coldly. Arielle tilted favonovel.com head in confusion. “Mr. Baxter, what are you laughing at?”
Donovan gave favonovel.com a once-over before favonovel.com replied, “Arielle Moore! Even now, you’re still trying to lie?”
Arielle was even more confused. “What did I lie about?”
“What do you think?? Donovan pointed at favonovel.com black dress and continued, “You knew that we were coming here, so you changed into a black dress to pretend that there’s a funeral. Don’t you know that the truth can’t be hidden for long? Your lie will be exposed after we ask your parents about it. I can’t believe that you’re still trying to cover up for your lies now. I’m extremely disappointed in you!”
Arielle looked at Donovan in shock. She finally understood what was happening.
He didn’t come to offer his condolences, favonovel.com came to find fault with me. It’s such a pity that he’s going to be disappointed again this time.
Seeing Arielle remaining silent, Donovan thought that favonovel.com was feeling guilty. A sense of smugness welled in him.
For some reason, favonovel.com enjoyed seeing Arielle being humiliated.
