Chapter 256

Zoe's tone was gloomy. "When I arrived, the investigation team had already left, but the ambulance from the emergency center was still there. Mrs. Dean was beyond saving and passed away." Judy's mind exploded with a deafening roar. "Grandma… passed away?" she repeated inwardly. The screeching of brakes echoed through the street. Claire turned around in panic, only to see the pale look on Judy's face. "Judy!" Judy couldn't hear Claire's voice. She snatched Avery's phone to shout in disbelief. She opened her mouth but was only able to produce a hoarse scream. She refused to believe Zoe's words. How could Lilly be gone? She couldn't believe it. The surgery had been successful, and Dominic said Lilly would be safe. In the hospital morgue, Judy collapsed to her knees when the doctor unveiled the white sheet over Lilly's body. "Judy, you—" Claire wanted to say something, but Avery stopped her. "Let's leave them alone for a while." Avery knew exactly how it felt to have one