Chapter 56

Henrietta couldn't accept that the kind-hearted Anne had passed away in a car accident. Anne had lived a hard life. She never got to watch Henrietta and Angeline succeed and live better lives.

Anne never got to hear Henrietta speak or call her "Mom".

Angeline closed her eyes, but her tears streamed uncontrollably down her face as she held Henrietta tightly.

Early the next morning, Angeline took Henrietta to the funeral home to pay their last respects to Anne. They brought Anne's body back from Oceanford for this moment.

Henrietta hadn't slept all night from crying. She looked exhausted, and her eyes were so swollen that she couldn't open them. However, she didn't want to worry Angeline. So, she forced herself to put on a strong front and keep her spirits up.

Henrietta broke down at the sight of Anne's body. She felt the urge to rush over to hug Anne, but the staff stopped her.

Anne didn't look as disheveled as she was that day. The staff had applied makeup to her. She looked