Chapter 1190: Everyone Must Die

Seventeen years had passed. The days slipped by, and the once-young children had all grown into adults. In the manor, Tina sat on a rocking chair, her legs lightly swaying. Before long, the phone placed at her side started buzzing. Glancing over, she saw it was a video call from the kids. As soon as she answered, Pixiana’s face appeared on the screen. “Mom! Are you and Dad really not coming to Charles’ and my birthday tomorrow?” Pixiana asked with a pout. Tina pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a little exasperated. This was the sixteenth call this month about the same matter. She’d only joked once about possibly not attending their birthday, but Pixiana had taken her seriously. “I’ll be there!” Tina replied, her tone helpless. Pixiana laughed. “I just wanted to make sure you weren’t bluffing.” The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer until Pixiana was called away by her teacher. After ending the call, Tina sat silently for a moment. Then, s