Chapter: 1561

Sean led Norah to their room. “Honey, why don't you wash up first? I need to take care of something. “Alright.”

Norah made her way to the bathroom to clean up.

Sean then convened a meeting with the three Deacons.

He instructed, “Phillip, tomorrow you'll escort my parents home. You also need to inform Susanna about the entire situation."

"Will do."

"I'll be staying here with Norah for a few more days. J and T, if you're eager to head back to Sacredice, feel free to leave whenever. But if you'd like to stick around and enjoy yourselves, I won't hold you back," Sean declared.

T stretched out leisurely and replied, "The team back at my department can handle things without me. It's not often we get a break, so I plan to enjoy myself for a few days."

J felt the same. They worked tirelessly all year with barely any time off, and he was keen to use this opportunity for some well-deserved relaxation.

Sean turned to Phillip. "Phillip, once you're back, take some time off with Susanna and have some fun. Consider it your vacation."

Phillip said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Scott.”

“Great, that's decided then. I'll go over the details with you tomorrow. For now, everyone, head back to your rooms."

Meanwhile, Matteo was alone with Kayla in their room.

Matteo fetched a damp towel and tenderly cleaned the dirt from Kayla's face. He then helped her into comfortable pajamas. The sight of the red marks on her body, remnants of Nancy's cruelty, filled him with anger.

He regretted giving Nancy a swift death, finding it too merciful considering the harm she had inflicted on Kayla.

Kayla lay quietly, passive as Matteo cared for her, not reacting to his ministrations.

“Kayla, stop dwelling on it. Get some rest. Tomorrow, I'll take you home," he cooed.

Since handing over the reins of the group and Sacredice to Sean, Matteo had the freedom to travel the world with his wife. It was only Nancy's emergence that drew them back to settle in their hometown, Glophia.

"From now on, we'll continue our travels around the world. Don't let these recent events weigh on you." Matteo gripped her hand firmly.

"Kayla, I'll always be right here with you."

Kayla, touched by his words, began to sob uncontrollably. "I was so kind to Nancy, even neglecting Susanna to teach her piano. To think that all those years of affection she showed towards me were just an act? She actually plotted against my life, Matteo. It breaks my heart.”

The pain of betrayal from someone close was overwhelming for her. She now realized the cause of Susanna's previous distress. It was the neglect from her own mother, who preferred another, that had hurt her deeply. Kayla acknowledged her foolishness.

She had overlooked her own daughter to care for an ungrateful person, causing a rift within her family.

"Matteo, I've made a mistake. I need to apologize to Susanna," she murmured.

Holding her close, Matteo soothed her with gentle pats on her back.