Donovan tightened his grip on his phone, his eyes widening in shock.
"What? My wife's mother has passed away?"
The staff member quickly explained, "Five hours ago, we completed the cremation according to procedure. We were told she died because she couldn't afford her medical bills."
The moment he heard those words, a sense of dread settled over Donovan.
He immediately called the bank manager.
"I specifically instructed you to transfer money to my wife's mother. Why didn't it go through?"
After checking the records, the manager replied, "Miss Seraphina Carrington called and requested that the card be frozen. You previously authorized her to manage a certain amount of funds at her discretion."
The phone slipped from Donovan's hand.
Seraphina could be spoiled and headstrong at times,
