Nicole didn't understand why she couldn't tell his sister this.
Trevin thought for a while and said, "My sister doesn't agree with me sending my parents' memorial
tablets back. She said that there's no one here and it's meaningless to do that. Moreover, there is
something unsettled about my parents, and my sister wants to bury them in the Martyrs' Cemetery."
Nicole paused.
She investigated Maia's family background because of Tim and only knew that her parents had died in
the line of duty. Logically speaking, they should be martyrs.
"Shouldn't your parents be martyrs?"
"Yes, but the money for the transaction is gone, which remains unsettled now. Therefore, they can't be
buried in the Martyrs' Cemetery. My sister is very angry at this and insists on letting everyone know that
my parents are innocent. I know she's doing this for their good, but sometimes I really want them to go
back. No matter how others talk about them, they are my parents."
Trevin looked slightly upset.
Nicole understood him, patted his shoulder and said, "I see. Don't worry, I won't tell her."
"Thank you, Mrs. Green."
"What are you talking about?"
Samuel happened to come over after the acupuncture. Seeing that they were having a nice chat, he
asked.
Nicole told Samuel about Trevin's identity, and also told Trevin about what happened between Maia
and Tim.
Hearing that his sister had a boyfriend, Trevin felt quite happy.
"My sister has a boyfriend, but why didn't she tell me?"
"Perhaps they haven't been in a serious relationship yet, but that boy is very good. There is nothing to
worry about if your sister is with him."
Hearing what Nicole said, Trevin grew more interested in Tim.
"Do you have any photos?"
"Yes, take a look."
Nicole found one of Tim's photos and sent it to Trevin.
Seeing them focus on talking, Samuel shook his head with a smile and walked away.
Blair saw him like this and touched him with his arm, saying, "Aren't you jealous?"
"Why would I get jealous of a child?"
Samuel sat down at the side.
Blair also sat beside him.
"To be honest, Nicole has spent much time and energy on finding anyone she knew to cure you these
days. But it was Zama who cured you in the end. Perhaps this is your destiny. I know you are grieved
over Zama's death and that you two have a strong bond. No matter what she had done, she is your
mother. You may not forgive her when she was alive, but you will do that after her death. However,
Samuel, Nicole is different from you. You may forgive Zama for what she did to Nicole, but Nicole could
never bear children again, which she can't get past easily. So, you can be sad, but you have to think
more about the living, don't you? "
Hearing Blair's words, Samuel nodded.
"I know that. I am sad about Zama's death, but what grieved me more is something else. I bought and
try to renovate this place not just for Zama. Before she died, she told me that Nicole's vocal cords were
damaged, a full recovery of which needs something called Blue Star Herb. She also said that the herb
grows next to the cemetery. In order to show respect for the deceased, I bought this place and prepare
to renovate it. It couldn't be better if there is someone from the town serving as a caretaker. If not, I'll
hire one to check the place regularly. This is home to traditional Chinese medicine, so there might be
some precious herbs. If I find some, I would like to keep them and develop the place into a Chinese
medicine cultivation base. In this case, I don't need to ask anyone for it. "
Samuel's words stunned Blair for a moment.
"Did you tell Nicole this?"
"Not yet."
"Well, why are you so stupid? You're doing this for her. How could she know if you said nothing?"
Blair was feeling both upset and worried.
However, Samuel smiled and said, "We don't need to say this."
"Bullshit, you're a couple and let each other know how much you care about each other. Not everyone
can understand you and know what you are thinking about with just a glance. That's a lie! You rarely
get connected with someone."
Blair felt that Samuel would be just like this forever.
Samuel nodded.
"I'll tell her later."
"That's right."
They chatted for a while before Nicole walked over.
"Samuel, are you going to stay here for a few days?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
Nicole thought for a moment and said, "I want to see Maia, Trevin's sister. She got injured because of
Tim, but I sent her over. The doctor said that her uterus was damaged and might not have a recovery.
Neil was in the Capital City but came back quickly. I don't know whether she is fine. Although she
sounded okay on the phone, I don't know if she was feigning it. Since I can't help much here, I want to
go see her."
Blair glanced at her and said, "You need to have acupuncture tomorrow. How about leaving after that?"
"Okay."
Nicole nodded.
Trevin decided to stay here to help. He was taking a holiday and didn't have any class.
Samuel brought Nicole to the cemetery behind.
Many people from the town were buried here after their death.
"Why did you bring me here?" Nicole asked doubtfully.
"Zama said that a herb is needed to cure your throat. Otherwise, as long as you speak, you will feel a
pain in your vocal cords, which can't be relieved at all throughout your life."
Nicole paused and said with a bitter smile, "I already felt quite lucky to speak again."
"But I don't want you to feel painful while speaking. Zama told me that there is a herb here called Blue
Star Herb that can cure your throat. Also, behind the cemetery is a garden of herbs, where the Harper
family had cultivated herbs for several generations. After so many years, this place has been deserted,
but the cultivation of herbs needs time. So I bought this place not only for Zama. I also plan to own the
garden myself. I could even remember how I humbled myself to implore Kemp to cure you. From now
on, I don't want my family to be denied treatment for the lack of medicinal ingredients. This is my
ultimate goal."
Nicole was stunned to hear Samuel say this.
"I don't know this. Even if you did it for Zama, I wouldn't be angry. After all, she's your mother. Although
I hate her, it doesn't affect my feelings for you. I won't stop you from doing anything for her. I'm not that
narrow-minded."
Hearing this, Samuel got emotional.
He hugged her tightly and whispered, "I will be good to you forever."
"Do you dare not be good to me?"
"Of course not!"
Samuel hurried to reply.
Nicole felt that she couldn't be happier at this moment.
The wind blew and the leaves rustled. Nicole snuggled up in Samuel's arms and listened to his strong
heartbeat. The world was such a peaceful and wonderful place to her now.
When Lucas came over, he saw them like this and quietly left.
He didn't want to disturb them.
Seeing Lucas come back, Trevin asked, "Well? You didn't find them?"
"Stop looking for them. Let's go out for fun."
As Lucas spoke, he grabbed Trevin's hand and walked out.
"So what can I do with you?"
"Come on. I have a game. If you can pass the final round, I'll be the loser."
Hearing what Lucas said, Trevin laughed.
"How hard can it be if you can play it? I'll play it. I don't believe that I'm no match for you."
Lucas held Trevin by the arm and led him to sit under a tree on the other side.
Lucas finished setting the game and handed his phone to Trevin.
"Can you pass in fifteen minutes?"
"Definitely! It's just a mobile game."
Trevin took it and began to play confidently. However, as he played, he gradually knitted his brows and
started to think deeply.
Lucas stood by the side with his arms crossed. Seeing the beautiful scenery, he smiled.
Fifteen minutes later, Trevin said with frustration, "There is no way to pass it at all."
"It's just because you are stupid. Don't make excuses for yourself. I don't know how you got into a
college. If that is so easy, I can do it too."
Lucas took the phone from Trevin's hand and started to play quickly.
He was very fast with his hands, which dazzled Trevin.
With a tinkle, Lucas passed it.
Trevin was surprised with his mouth wide open. He didn't believe that it was true.
"You didn't have hack tools, did you?"
"Are you kidding me? I never do something like that. Are you insulting my intelligence?"
Lucas' disdainful gaze discouraged Trevin.
Nicole and Samuel did not know what Trevin and Lucas were doing. They paid their respects to the
people buried here first, and then began to search for Blue Star Herb.
"Do you know what Blue Star Herb looks like? Did Zama tell you?"
"Yes, she said that it grows on the edge of a damp grave. I have to look for it carefully, and you should
also pay attention to it."
Samuel said as he walked. He occasionally looked back to see if Nicole kept up with him.
Even though it was afternoon and the sun was shining brightly, Nicole still found the place eerie.
"Samuel, I'm a little scared."
Nicole touched her arm and felt goosebumps.
This place was in the shade without much sunshine. With so many graves around, Nicole was terrified.
Samuel held her hand tightly and said, "Follow me. It's okay. We'll go back after finding Blue Star
Herb."
"OK."
Although Nicole said that, she remained nervous.
Nicole followed Samuel and walked along the edge of graves. She always felt there was something
behind her, and looked back from time to time.
For some reason, she felt she was stalked. But when she turned around, she saw nothing.
Samuel held Nicole's hand and looked around for traces of Blue Star Herb.
"Ah!"
Nicole missed a step and fell.
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