Vivian stopped mid-sentence though.

She had wanted to say that Maria was adopted.

But then she had remembered the fact that she also was an adopted daughter of Julie's.

If Julie was willing to consider her, then Maria would be no different.

Back in the living room of Jenkins family's villa, a long table had been pushed against the wall. On top of this table was a photo of Mathias beside several dishes of sacrificial offerings.

Maria knelt down in front of Mathias’ portrait and bowed her head to say goodbye to the old man.

Julie watched Maria's actions, quietly. She thought Maria Looked very sincere.

“My silly girl, doesn't it pain you to exert so much strength on your forehead?" Julie said softly as tears welled up in her eyes again.

The villa of the Jenkins family had been left unused for a long time.

The floor was covered by a film of dust, and the air in the rooms had gone stale. After all, the doors and windows were closed while no one was using the house.

At this time, Julie opened the doors and windows one by one. Immediately after, the cold wind blew in, sweeping away the turbid air in the room.

"Maria..."

"What is it?"

Maria stopped doing the chores when she heard Julie's voice. She was previously wiping the sofa with a duster so that the two of them could have a place to sit down.

"Our grandfather asked me... To thank you."

“I see."

There was a blank expression on Maria's face, but the look in her eyes indicated that she wasn't calm at all.

Obviously, it still baffled Maria that Mathias chose not to continuously use the hibernation pod.

With the help of the hibernation pod, Mathias could still live a few extra days. Maria actually planned to visit him in Broome after the filming of the movie was finished.

However, now it was all too late.

“Maria, I also came back to break up with him..." Julie added, her voice noticeably firm.

Of course, Maria knew that she was referring to none other than Bill.

Seeing the inquiring eyes of Maria, Julie felt a little complicated, as if she had the responsibility to explain further.

It took her quite a long time to organize her thoughts and the words she wanted to say.