Remembering what Jiang Nuan had told her about her family, Lin Bei felt a hint of aversion.
She thought for a moment and said, “Auntie, do you know that Jiang Nuan has passed away?”
Jiang Nuan’s mother’s smile froze on her face, stuttering: “Miss Lin, this… this can’t be a joke.”
Lin Bei suppressed her anger: “Auntie, do you think I would joke about something like this? Would you like me to take you to see Jiang Nuan’s resting place?”
Jiang Nuan’s mother was stunned, unable to speak.
After a long time, her voice hoarse, she said: “Then, please, Miss Lin, take me to see her.”
Lin Bei didn’t believe she had any genuine affection, but as Jiang Nuan’s birth mother, she should at least pay her respects.
When Lin Bei entered, there was a foul smell in the room, and near the bed, there was a dried stain that was a different color from the floor. She called for housekeeping to clean it up.
Before Jiang Nuan’s mother arrived, Lin Bei stood there, feeling only sadness.
Everything was tidy, except for some laundry, there was no trace of anyone having lived there.
It seemed as if Jiang Nuan had only lived to survive, devoid of any joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness.
Lin Bei took one last look at Jiang Nuan’s small apartment and then closed the door.
Chapter 15
At the Southern Cemetery.
The air was fresher after the recent rain, and today was a rare good day.
However, as Jiang Nuan’s mother walked among the graves, she felt a chill.
A few minutes later, Lin Bei stopped.
Jiang Nuan’s mother also halted, her eyes immediately changing.
On the new stone, Jiang Nuan’s black and white photo was etched, a smile that had faded in her memory.
Jiang Nuan’s mother stood frozen in front of the tombstone.
Lin Bei spoke: “Auntie, talk to Jiang Nuan.”
Jiang Nuan’s mother’s eyes showed no emotion: “I understand, please give me a moment alone.” Lin Bei suddenly felt angry. As a mother, Jiang Mu’s reaction was just too ordinary.
She turned and walked away, feeling indignant for Jiang Nuan.
Just as Lin Bei reached the end of the cemetery, she suddenly froze.
