Chapter 278 - True Pain (2/2)

With no particular change to his expression, Kenji bowed his head and took the suitcase by the sofa. As he turned to leave the room, his father's voice sounded behind him.

”I thought you'd be different from all of them…”

Kenji froze. He clenched his fists and never turned back.

…

The sun shone brilliantly, and the warm color of the spring day under its glare was offensively bright and cheerful.

Mimi stood at the front of the funeral. Words from the minister brought a dwelling silence. Tobias held her hand the whole time as she rested her head on his shoulder. She no longer shed tears, not since that day. Mimi hated to admit it, but Shen Jue played a big role in her life. Negative as it was, she still felt a part of her had gone.

After the service, she gathered the flowers from her lap and approached the front. The coffin was dark stained cherry, and it was perfectly polished. It had a cushioned and silky lining. It seemed inviting. It was good to know at least Shen Jue was resting in a comfortable place.

Mimi put down a bouquet of white roses.

”At least you can be closer to her now…” She said softly, her eyes gazing to the grave beside him. Engraved on the stone were the words, Emily Hirogori.

It was ironic. She had always complained about him being too close to Emily's grave. Now, it was her who made them so close. The mere thought made her want to laugh at her past self.

”Thank you…Shen Jue.”

After the funeral, Mimi bid goodbye to her brother, Emilia, and Jean before leaving in Tobias's car. They were quiet throughout the ride, although neither felt the need to speak. When they arrived at his apartment, both were equally surprised to see the person standing by his door.

”Father?” Tobias was speechless. Why was he here?

Lori Itou turned to the two, looking equally surprised himself.

”Oh good. You're together.” He glanced between the two before clearing his throat. ”I would like to talk with the two of you. If you don't mind.”

Mimi and Tobias glanced at each other. Raising her lips into a smile, Mimi nodded her head.

”Please, come in.”