Chapter 725 - 724
Oliver Horton looked around immediately upon hearing this.
Today, those waiting to see how Lewis Horton would handle Oliver, aside from a few members of the Olsen Family staying to support Lewis, were all Hortons. Jake Horton and Melissa Knight were also present.
The two of them stood nearby, silently watching him.
On the day old Mrs. Horton passed away, Kiera Olsen had informed Jake Horton so that he could see her off for the final time. Melissa Knight, upon hearing the news, had also come of her own accord.
Humans are truly peculiar creatures.
Back when she was still part of the Horton Family, Melissa was brimming with hostility, finding fault with everyone, and even treating old Mrs. Horton without a shred of respect. Yet, after living outside for some time and learning to let go, Melissa seemed to have mellowed considerably.
Now, she looked like a normal mother, a normal wife, appearing much more composed and mentally sound.
Throughout the entire funeral, she also tried her best to play the role of a dignified wife of the eldest grandson. At the very least, she ensured that no major mishaps occurred during the ceremony and that no outsiders would have the chance to mock their family.
At this moment, she was also watching Oliver Horton.
For some reason, being stared at by Lewis Horton didn’t make Oliver feel humiliated. But when Melissa Knight glanced at him that way, he instantly felt an unprecedented sense of shame.
What gave Melissa Knight the right to look at him like that?
She used to live at the mercy of his moods in this household. As long as he was willing to stay home for the night, Melissa would cautiously try to please him...