Chapter 266

She hated Bruce Jordan—down to her bones. But still, there was a time, right after losing her real parents, when the man had given her a sliver of warmth—fake or not. Now that he was gone, Alice Sterling didn’t want to get stuck in the past anymore. With that thought settled, she quickly grabbed some clothes and headed back to Rose Manor. That night, when Edward Hawthorne got home, Alice told him about Bruce Jordan’s death in prison. He gently pulled her into his lap, kissed her on the side of her face, and said softly, “I’ll come with you when the time comes.” … Wednesday morning, 10 a.m. sharp. Edward and Alice showed up outside Nanshan Prison. After signing in at the gate, they followed an officer deep into the facility. The morgue was in the basement. As they walked through the hallway, the officer explained, “Cause of death was confirmed by both the hospital and forensic team. If the family has doubts, a recheck can be requested.” “No need,” Alice said calmly. Her tone was so flat