Adam thought Brittany was hesitating. He sneered, "You'd better agree quickly before we regret it." Brittany felt a chill settle in her chest. She had always known Adam didn't love her mother—and he didn't love her either. But at this moment, it hit her harder than ever. Pain mingled with fury inside her. It was time to end this. "No, thank you," Brittany said, her voice unnervingly calm. Adam was taken aback. "What did you just say?" Brittany opened the door and stepped outside. Her voice was firm as she declared, "From this moment on, we have nothing to do with each other." She continued, "My mom divorced you while she was alive, and after her death, her ashes ceased to represent who she was. She only exists in my memories. If you want to hide her ashes away, then ke

