176 Unrequited Love (After Midnight)

Elegant Garden Villa.

Since returning from the hospital, Norma Ruby had sat dumbfounded in her room, refusing both food and drink.

The night deepened.

Usually around this time, Elijah would stay in his room and not come out.

Lydia, the maid, and others didn't disturb Norma Ruby, merely delivering dinner to her room quietly.

Suddenly, the sound of shattering porcelain came from Norma Ruby's room. The maid, startled, downstairs asked, "Lydia, should we check on her?"

"No need," Lydia replied casually.

Lydia had been taking care of Norma Ruby for years, acting as both the mansion's bodyguard and head housekeeper. The maid put her mind at ease after hearing Lydia's words and continued to prepare for other tasks.

Lydia looked upstairs and let out a soft sigh.

Upstairs, Norma Ruby sat amidst the chaos of broken cups and plates, laughing heartbreakingly.

"Forsythia Brown, Forsythia Brown, why haven't you died? Why haven't you died?"