BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 602
Chapter 602
Cole had been a titan in Avalon City. Even his funeral was a testament to that, with a never-ending stream of mourners coming to
pay their last respects.
The crowd was united in their sorrow, and as Evangeline looked on, her eyes grew red with tears.
At the entrance of the funeral home, Yale, the eldest son, stood solemnly before his father's portrait. Evangeline's uncles were
scattered around, each lost in their own thoughts. Evangeline made her way to the front, gently laying flowers on the casket.
Yale's gaze followed her every move, his eyes brimming with concern. "Evie, why are you here? You should be resting after just
waking up..."
She dabbed at her tear-streaked cheeks, inhaled deeply, and asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?" "You..." Yale started to
speak, then paused, struggling with his words. At last, he said, "Just stand behind me."
Together, the niece and uncle stood, expressing their gratitude to the mourners who had come to say goodbye.
Then, a sleek black stretch Bentley rolled up, turning heads as it made its way to a stop at a distance. The car was an omen of
prestige, and the crowd watched with curiosity.
Bodyguards emerged, and as they opened the back door, an elderly man with snow-white hair, clad in a traditional black suit and
leaning on a cane was assisted out. He
approached with a shaky gait, tears streaming down his face as he
stood before Cole's portrait.
"Oh, old friend, why did you have to go first?" he murmured.
Evangeline recognized the newcomer as Trey. Yale noticed him too and quickly moved to intercept.
"Mr. Gordon, we're so grateful you could come to say goodbye to my father. Please, don't tire yourself out-have a seat."
Trey's grip on his cane was shaky,
his frailty evident. However, he waved a hand, brushing away the tears that streaked his weathered face. "Your dad and I were
buddies, boy. Now that he's gone, the least I can do is be here to see him off."
Trey's eyes brimmed with remorse as he faced his old friend.
Evangeline was the man's only treasure, his granddaughter, and Trey's own grandson had treated her so poorly. He felt terrible
about it.
In front of everyone, Trey bowed deeply, then wiped away more tears before walking away.
Evangeline felt the wooden box in
her pocket and hurried after him. "Mr. Gordon, wait up!" She caught up to him just as he paused, stepping in front of him. Without
much ado, Evangeline opened the box inher hand and held it out to Trey.
"Evie, what's this about?" Trey's face lost all color, a look of shock spreading across it. "Didn't Walter tell you? This bracelet is
from our Gordon family..."
"I know." Evangeline cut him off, her lips parting in a nervous attempt to find her voice, finally breaking the silence.