Chapter 158: Last Stage of Grief

After the most unbearable breakfast that Li Xueyue ever had, everyone was dismissed. No one spoke throughout the entire meal, not that any of them wanted to in the first place, but Xueyue certainly did. She tried to make small talk in hopes of uplifting the dreary mood, but no one matched her enthusiasm. 

After the meal, everyone began to disperse from the dining room. The Duke disappeared down the hall, presumably in the direction of the front entrance. Duke Li Shenyang was leaving for work earlier than usual which rarely happened. If he had any free time in the morning, it was always spent with the Duchess. 

Gathered in the hallways close to the dining room were the twins and Li Xueyue. 

"Did something happen?" Li Xueyue asked, turning to face the twins who looked reluctant to fill her in.

Li Wenmin tried to smile. "Don't worry about it, Xiao Yue." He gave her cheek a pat and adjusted his belt, where a sword was hung from it.