Chapter 167 - Rose Garden (1/2)

The next day Finland woke up feeling happy. She dreamed of seeing Caspar and thought of it as a good omen. Now she was with Jean, her best friend, and it was only a matter of time until Jean got his memory back. She was very confident in Lauriel's abilities.

In a few days she would also be able to meet with Lauriel and Aleksis again, as well as Terry, her 'son' from the eggs she sold several years ago. Suddenly, Finland, who was used to being alone, now seemed to be surrounded by family. She felt very grateful.

In a few weeks, she would hopefully meet Caspar in Scotland. She really couldn't wait to see him.

”You look happy,” Jean said. ”I think this is the first time I've seen you smile.”

Finland nodded, smiling sweetly. ”I am indeed happy. It feels like my life is slowly getting better...”

”I'm glad to hear that you're happy,” Jean nodded too.

They then had breakfast while discussing the plans for the day. Finland told Jean of her life as an orphan who had to struggle to survive alone in Singapore, and how they became friends. She then told Jean how he went through so much to find her father, and that was what now brought them to Colmar.

They arrived at Uncle Etienne's house when it was past noon. When Finland knocked, the door was immediately opened by the bulky middle-aged man. He looked surprised but very happy to see them. He immediately hugged Finland and Jean alternatingly.

”Gosh... look at how well you are... I'm very happy to see you both.”

”Hello, Uncle Etienne... Sorry it took us so long to visit,” Finland said regretfully.

Uncle Etienne just waved his hand while laughing.

”It's okay. I know Jean was sick at the time and you were also far away in Singapore. Your friend who comes here often always told me the news about you.”

”Friend?” Jean and Finland looked at each other in surprise. ”Who is our friend, Uncle? Nobody knows about my father except the two of us.”

Uncle Etienne looked surprised.

”The first year after you left, a young man came here occasionally. He even bought the land around the church and turned it into a beautiful rose garden.”

Finland covered her mouth . She immediately thought of Caspar. Could it be him?

They went to the village and stopped in front of the church where Finland's father was buried. Once out of the car, Finland felt a surge of warmth in her heart. A beautiful and well-maintained rose garden surrounded them.

When they walked to the back of the church, she saw that her father's tomb had been rebuilt. A small monument stood elegantly between two angel statues. The roses around the monument complimented the statues perfectly.

”Ohh... Did Caspar come here and do all this?” Finland turned to Uncle Etienne.