Chapter 157 Return

The deep night slowly enveloped Jaxson, wrapping him in its dark embrace. His brow was furrowed, and no one could truly discern the tumult of thoughts raging within him. It was not until the break of dawn that Jaxson's phone rang again. This time, it was a call from the assistant of Professor Livingstone. "Mr. Adams, Professor Livingstone passed away last night due to illness. We've kept it low-key as per his wishes. However, the last call he made was to you, and I thought you should know," the voice said, somber and respectful. Jaxson listened quietly and then hung up the phone, wordless. Life and its unexpected turns. One never knew which would come first. … A week later. Inside a real estate sales office, Elinor meticulously perused through the various housing options laid out before her. Her frown deepened with every glance, prompting the surrounding sales staff to quickly present more options. "These are our latest properties, with larger spaces and in good locations