Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 317

Liliana hadn’t forgotten her purpose for being there.

She wiped her tears again, her nose still red from crying. Taking a deep, shaky breath to calm herself, she nodded, her voice trembling. “Mrs. Grayson... thank you.”

Liliana followed Mrs. Grayson upstairs. She wasn’t overly familiar with the Grayson estate, but it wasn't entirely strange to her either.

Her gaze swept over the familiar layout of the study, landing on the intricately carved mahogany chair behind the desk. Matthew had always preferred a classic, antique style, and she had been the one to design that chair for him years ago.

She could almost see him sitting there, a faint smile on his lips, his head bent in concentration as he worked. The image of his refined, gentle form was still so vivid in her mind.

But now, the chair was empty.

The man was gone.

Liliana felt a fresh wave of grief wash over her, a stinging in her nose that made her want to cry all over again.

She was nowhere near as strong as she had thought. At least, not strong enough to face the reality of Matthew’s absence without breaking.

Mrs. Grayson and Mrs. Hart stood behind her. They exchanged a look, and without a word, silently turned and left, closing the door behind them.

A soft click echoed in the quiet room.

Liliana heard the sound, her long, thick lashes lowering to hide her eyes. She pressed her lips together, saying nothing.

She stood in silence for a long time. She didn't know how much time had passed.

Finally, she gathered her strength, sniffled, and looked up. Her beautiful, tear-filled eyes now held a look of clear, unwavering determination.

She had to find the truth.

The best way to honor Matthew’s memory was to give him justice, to let his life, which had been lived with such clarity, end with that same clarity.

He couldn’t be left in a shroud of ambiguity. That would be too cruel.

Liliana took another deep breath, forcing herself to be calm, though her shoulders still trembled slightly. Step by step, she walked toward the desk.

She had been in Matthew’s study once before. Back in college, she and Linton had gotten into a fight over Isabella. Upset, she had run off to the Grayson estate without telling anyone, wanting to vent to Matthew.

The butler recognized her and let her in right away. But Matthew wasn’t there.

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