He had checked Colin into the mental institution, and Colin retaliated by reporting that Brendan’s death wasn’t natural but murder.
As long as Brendan’s body wasn’t cremated and wasn’t laid to rest, these people couldn’t squabble over the inheritance; they couldn’t touch me until Colin returned.
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Chapter 284
Colin was protecting me.
“Brendan passed naturally. Respect the deceased, there’s no need for an autopsy, I believe… Henry began through clenched teeth.
“What do you believe? I find this suspicious. As his granddaughter–in–law, I have a right to request an autopsy. Otherwise, he won’t rest in peace,” I cut Henry off.
Henry glared at me, fists clenched. “Fine, very well,”
With that, Henry left.
I let the police take away Brendan’s body.
No wonder Colin said the funeral wouldn’t happen.
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