Chapter 4

Kelly came back to see this scene and was dumbstruck.

I didn't give her any time to hesitate.

"Dr. Kelly, I don't know what's wrong with my parents. Please take them for an examination. I'll take Philip to the funeral home."

I had just taken Philip's death certificate from Porter.

With this, how could I not have him cremated??

Kelly's face turned deathly pale, and she stammered. "I'm more familiar with the funeral home procedures, so maybe I should..."

Before she could finish, I said sternly.

"Dr. Kelly, funeral home procedures must be handled by immediate family members. What relation are you to Philip? Did you issue the death certificate?"

Kelly was left speechless by my questioning.

Under my stare, her expression was extremely guilty.

A mistress—what standing did she have to sign papers and handle procedures?

Disgusting!!

I didn't delay for a moment and got in the vehicle with the funeral home staff.

When the car went over a speed bump, I noticed Philip's brow furrowed slightly.

Oh no, was this guy about to wake up??

At that moment, my in-laws began calling me in turns.

I didn't answer. Porter's text messages followed immediately.

[Lester! If you dare cremate my son, I'll never forgive you!!]

[Lester! We're on our way to the funeral home. Wait until we get there to discuss everything!]

The screen full of exclamation marks—they must be going crazy with anxiety, right?

After waiting so long for this opportunity, how could I let them ruin it?!

I quickly tapped on the window and pleaded with the staff member sitting in front.

"Our elderly family members couldn't handle the shock and were sent for emergency treatment. I need to get back to the hospital right after finishing the paperwork at your facility."

The staff member was understanding and immediately told me to sit tight, flooring the gas pedal.

I looked at Philip's face, my heart filled with mixed emotions.

In my past life, I gave you my whole heart, and in return, you betrayed me.

Not only did you wrong my feelings, you also murdered me for money!

This time I won't be merciful to you anymore. I'll personally see you off.

What should have been a half-hour journey, the driver managed to complete in just 20 minutes.

As luck would have it, there weren't many people at the funeral home.

I quickly completed the procedures and sent Philip to the cremation chamber.

My phone was vibrating like crazy.

After Anthony called, Porter called, and there was also an unknown number calling continuously.

I expressionlessly turned off my phone so they could no longer reach me.

I don't know if it was my imagination, but I seemed to see Philip's fingertip move.

I was so anxious sweat appeared on the tip of my nose.

Just when revenge was about to succeed, nothing could go wrong at this critical moment!

"Our elderly family member consulted an auspicious time. They're anxious to take the ashes back home for burial. Could you please make an exception?"

At my sincere request, the staff member readily agreed.

Faced with this human consideration, the other families also expressed understanding and let Philip cut in line.

I silently prayed in my heart.

Faster, a little faster!

The staff member pushed Philip to the cremation furnace and suddenly said puzzled.

"Huh, still pretty soft. Never seen this before."

Oh no, did they discover something?

I glimpsed several people running frantically in the distance—weren't those my in-laws and Kelly?

They got here so fast!

Afraid of failure at the last moment, I quickly said.

"Everyone's different! The hospital issued a death certificate, and the cremation paperwork is all in order. There's no mistake. You can rest assured!"

The staff member nodded and pushed Philip in.

A flurry of footsteps grew closer and closer.

The moment I pressed the cremation button, Porter's heart-wrenching shout came—

"Wait!!"