The Shaw Group's tenth anniversary coincided with the second month of summer break.
As I was still part of the Shaw family, they decided to use this event to present me to everyone.
However, my surname remained an issue.
Maria intended to take me to have it changed.
When Quincy learned of this plan, she nearly ripped her dress in frustration.
"Is it really necessary?" I asked Maria, my eyes pleading.
Maria was aware that my surname was the only connection I had left to Hannah.
After Hannah's death, there was no funeral; she was cremated instead.
I then transported her ashes to her hometown, where she had mentioned her family had a burial plot waiting.
Using the money she had left me, I had a headstone made for her grave.
I was reluctant to attend the Shaw Group's anniversary celebration because Hannah's death anniversary was the following day.
"You don't want to change it?" Maria's voice was stern, clearly displeased with my response.