Chapter 453

The door of the Ackerley family’s old residence was forced open by Reginald Ackerley. "Open your eyes and see who you’re messing with. You think you can block our way?" Edward Ackerley kicked a servant aside like some spoiled rich brat, then swaggered straight in. The noise downstairs jolted Walter and Matilda Ackerley awake. Being old, neither of them slept well as it was. And after losing their son and daughter-in-law all those years ago, they hadn’t had a peaceful night’s rest since. They came downstairs—and the moment they realized it was Reginald and his son, their expressions darkened. "Reginald, what are you doing here this late? Can’t whatever it is wait till morning?" Reginald wiped the corner of his eyes, a familiar move that made Walter and Matilda’s hearts sink. It brought back that same moment years ago—same setting, same man—and the chilling news he had delivered: "Uncle, Aunt... Arthur and Margaret... they were in a car accident..." True to form, Reginald didn’t give the