Chapter 114
Author: Goldenwura
last update2024-02-21 20:17:09

"Can you tell me what happened to your sister?" She asked "That's if it's okay" she added.

James nodded his head wearing his usual smiling face even when things that are being talked about are not funny at all.

"She was murdered in her own house by a murderer who also raped her" He said with a fainting grin.

Kate held her hand over her mouth and said slowly. "Did you ever find out who did it?" She asked with her eyes fixed on James face.

"No, we did not. We decided to let it go because that is what she would have wanted. Giving her murderer a second chance to live" He said.

"She must have been brave" Kate asked.

"No, she was not but she always treated life like it was a short vacation and she would ve returning home anytime soon so I know she was ready to go" He replied.

Kate blinked away the little tears that had clouded her eyes and said in a low voice "Now I see where you derive your own strength from." She said softly.

"Definitely" He replied

Kate smiled and asked " Can I take a
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