Lady Warrior's Warth on Divorce Day novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61

At this moment, everyone stared blankly at Zoya.

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Her expression was solemn and dignified, her hands firmly cradling the urn, and her gaze was fixed directly on the two tightly closed doors of the Lucero family Memorial Hall.

Wren stared blankly at Zoya, finding his gaze unable to leave her.

He thought, ‘She is filled with tragic heroism and unwavering resolve, yet she is dazzling!’

At this moment, no one dared to step forward and drive Zoya away.

Abbott’s lineage was filled with loyal heroes. No one would dare to expel their descendant.

Even Shaun and Daphne had a stunned expression on their faces.

For Daphne, Abbott was merely a name on the family tree.

She only knew that Abbott’s lineage had dwindled, with hardly anyone left.

But she had never known about Abbott’s past.

Standing beside Daphne, Shaun’s eyes flashed with a hint of anger.

He truly hadn’t expected Zoya to shout like that in public, making everyone aware of it now.

But if he really allowed Zoya to enter the memorial hall like that, it would be akin to acknowledging her identity as Abbott’s descendant.

In that case, it would likely become a problem for him.

At this thought, Shaun said, “Even if you say that, who knows if it’s the truth? I still think it’s better to…”

Laurence, who had been silent, said, “It’s true. I’ve met Zoya before.

“Although she’s grown up and looks a bit different from when she was a child, I didn’t recognize her at first. But hearing what she just said, I’m certain she is Zoya!”

“But, Laurence…” Shaun still wanted to object.

Just then, the door of the Lucero family Memorial Hall slowly opened, and everyone was startled.

An elderly figure, leaning on a cane, walked out and came before Zoya.

The elderly man, well past seventy, asked, “Are you Zoya?”

With graying hair and wrinkled skin, the old man’s eyes still held the keenness of one in authority.

He was Waldo Lucero, the current head of the Lucero family.

“Yes,” Zoya met Waldo’s gaze and replied.

Waldo gazed steadily at Zoya, as if the images of his cousins from his memories appeared before his eyes.

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Abbott’s family was filled with loyal patriots.

Waldo was still young then. He watched Abbott and his brothers enlist in the army.

He once pleaded with them. “Can’t you stay? You will die!”

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One of them said while stroking his head, “But if we don’t go, even more people will die. Our deaths will serve a purpose. We are going so that more people in this country can survive!”

At that time, Waldo still didn’t fully understand his words.

By the time he truly understood the meaning of those words, only one of the seven boys from Abbott’s family returned alive, but he had lost a leg and was disabled.

His name was Milton Lucero. He never regretted going to war.

Waldo’s gaze gradually shifted from sharp to gentle and benevolent.

He said, “Very well. The descendants of Abbott deserve to enter the memorial hall and have a place here. That is how it should be. I’d like to see who dares to stop it!”

As his words fell, the cane in his hand struck the ground heavily.

instantly, the surroundings fell silent. No one dared to make another sound.

Zoya, let’s go. Hold your parents’ ashes and enter the memorial hall with me!” Waldo said.

Yes!” Zoya replied.

ust then, a voice suddenly rang out, “I want to go in with Zoya!”

Everyone turned to see Wren walking out of the crowd.

Waldo looked at Wren and said calmly, “This is a private matter for the Lucero family. It’s not appropriate for outsiders to

ntervene.”

Wren slightly furrowed his brow.

Zoya walked up to Wren and said, “This is the Lucero family’s memorial hall, and this matter today is my business, but hank you for your concern.”

Wren was taken aback.

He thought, ‘Am I concerned about Zoya?

But if it wasn’t out of concern, why did I stand out just now, wanting to accompany Zoya into the memorial hall?’

Wren’s expression shifted slightly, and he said slowly, “Then I’ll wait for you here.”

These words immediately drew glances from the present members of the Lucero family.

They thought, “The head of the Richmond family actually wants to stand at the entrance of the memorial hall and wait for Zoya?

‘Wren is renowned in Ranard City. When has he ever done something like this for anyone?’

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Zoya looked at Wren, and after a while, she slowly nodded and said. “Okay.”

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After speaking, she turned and walked towards Waldo, then entered the Lucero family’s memorial hall with him.

The other members of the Lucero family looked at each other, then followed them into the memorial hall.

The memorial hall guards knocked down by Zoya helped each other up, and members of the Lucero family sent them to the hospital for treatment.

The police officers then made all the gathered passersby disperse.

Gradually, those who were still gathered at the entrance of the Lucero family’s memorial hall all left. Only Wren remained standing at the entrance.

As Wren looked at the Lucero family Memorial Hall before him, Zoya’s tragic yet resolute face from earlier surprisingly resurfaced in his mind.

He thought, ‘A family full of loyal martyrs seems like an honor.

‘However, how many are truly willing to pay the price behind such glory?

‘I once thought she was merely an interesting woman.

‘Making her my bodyguard was simply a way to add a bit of amusement to my mundane life.

‘But now, things seem to be changing’

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Zoya followed Waldo into the memorial hall.

Actually, as a child, she had visited the Lucero family Memorial Hall to pay respects with her father.

However, her state of mind then was vastly different from how it was now.

Zoya arrived at the place for the memorial tablet while holding an urn.

On the platform before them, row after row were the memorial tablets of the Lucero family’s predecessors.

Waldo pointed in the direction of Abbott’s memorial tablet and said, “Place your parents’ ashes there, along with their memorial tablets…”

“I previously contacted Hubert,” Zoya said, “He told me these memorial tablets are made by the memorial hall, but I don’t know if they are completed yet.”

“Hubert?” Waldo pondered, “Where is he now?”

The other members of the Lucero family’s expressions immediately became a little awkward.

Finally, a family member working in the memorial hall whispered, “He’s probably playing card games.”

Waldo snorted heavily, “Playing card games? He’s quite something, isn’t he?

“He avoids performing his duty and goes straight for entertainment. Go check if the memorial tablets are ready.”

“Yes!” Someone quickly went to look for the memorial tablets.

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Fortunately, although Hubert was not present, the joint memorial tablet for Felix and Celina had already been completed.

Zoya looked at her parents’ names on the memorial tablet, her eyes slightly red, then solemnly placed the tablet beneath her grandparents’ joint memorial tablet.

She said, “Your descendant Zoya is here to visit you!”

Zoya stood before the memorial tablets and bowed to her ancestors.

Those were heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country, glorious even in death.

Waldo looked at Zoya with a hint of comfort and sadness in his

eyes.

After Zoya stood up, Waldo said to her, “Regarding today’s matter, I will certainly give you an explanation.”

After saying that, his gaze sharply turned to Shaun and Daphne, and he sternly commanded, “Kneel!”