Chapter: 1548

Corey had always blamed himself for not being a good brother, saying he didn't want to meet Gemma in the next life. But Alicia knew better.

Corey could never let go of Gemma, not even in death.

The room was heavy with quiet grief as people moved carefully, packing away Corey's belongings and preparing his body.

Just then, Corey's secretary approached Alicia, handing her a crisp, sealed envelope. “Mrs. Ward, Mr. Hampton left this for you," he said.

Alicia blinked in surprise. Corey was not a man of sentimentality. A letter from him felt out of character. Her hands trembled as she opened the envelope. Inside was a single sheet of paper, marked with his handwriting. "Alicia, thank you for giving Gemma and me the happiest years of our lives. Please don't be sad for me. Live happily. Live a long life."