\u201cMy name is not Lauren. You are dealing with the wrong individual, ma\u2019am! There is a woman who looks like Marjorie\u2019s late son\u2019s wife, and she runs into her. During her visit to the cemetery, she pays her respects to the burial of her son; however, her visit is complicated when she discovers the tomb of her daughter-in-law in the vicinity. For answers, Marjorie consults with Liam, who is the best friend of her son. However, when he begins to behave in a suspicious manner, Marjorie comes up with a strategy to solve the riddle.<\/p>\n
My most cherished son\u2026 \u201cI\u2019m finally coming to see you, sweetheart,\u201d Marjorie, who was sixty years old at the time, whispered with tears in her eyes while holding the framed photograph of her late son Calvin to her chest.<\/p>\n
Marjorie\u2019s every moment was haunted by thoughts of her cherished son, who had passed away in a horrible accident a year earlier. She was deprived of the presence of her only child, and this caused her unhappiness.<\/p>\n
As Marjorie prepared to exit at the metro station in the new city, she stood there with a weight of anguish that could not be adequately expressed via words. On that particular day, the grieving mother had driven hundreds of miles by herself to pay her respects at the grave of her son.<\/p>\n
At the time of his passing, Calvin was only 27 years old, and his passing has left Marjorie in an unending pit of sadness. The world became more gloomy for her when he passed away, and her health started to deteriorate.<\/p>\n
In order to provide her with thorough care and therapy, she was hurried to the hospital. When Marjorie finally made it to the city where Calvin had lived, died, and been laid to rest, it was after twelve painful months that she had spent at the clinic.<\/p>\n
Taking a moment to wipe away her tears, Marjorie exited the tube and stepped onto the platform. It was a modest flower kiosk that was tucked away within the busy station that attracted her attention.<\/p>\n
Marjorie went to the stand and selected a bouquet of white lilies for her burial after making the decision to purchase flowers for Calvin\u2019s grave.<\/p>\n
Dear, I am grateful! Don\u2019t let the change go! Taking the flowers, Marjorie flashed a grin to herself.<\/p>\n
As she was making her way to the exit, she was prevented from leaving the building by the appearance of a person she had seen before. It was a young woman who had a strong resemblance to Lauren, Marjorie\u2019s daughter-in-law, who had recently lost her husband. Marjorie intended to meet Lauren after the visit to the cemetery.<\/p>\n
Marjorie peered very closely, and she was positive that it was Lauren, who was leaving the station in some direction. To take her by surprise, she ran after her in a hurry.<\/p>\n
\u201cLauren! \u201d My beloved Lauren\u2026 Hold on\u2026 Hello, my name is Marjorie! With a wave with her hand, Marjorie walked as quickly as she could. \u201cWhat about Lauren? Don\u2019t let go! With a gasping sound, she touched the woman on the shoulder.<\/p>\n
The young lady jerked her head around in surprise. \u201cWhat about Lauren? Not Lauren, but I am. You are dealing with the wrong individual, ma\u2019am! She abruptly dismissed Marjorie and shook her hand before leaving the room.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re not Lauren, are you? If so, how? In a dejected tone, Marjorie remarked, \u201cYou look exactly like the wife of my son.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have had enough, ma\u2019am. Not Lauren, but I am. It is time for me to leave\u2026\u201d Before Marjorie could even begin to grasp what had just happened, the woman turned around and disappeared into the crowd.<\/p>\n
Marjorie thought that was somewhat peculiar. My eyes can\u2019t possibly be mistaken. What is her name? This person has the same eyes, hair, and voice.<\/p>\n
Hey, what\u2019s up? You, Lauren! We need to have a conversation\u2026<\/p>\n
However, the woman was vanished, she was lost in the crowd. When Marjorie finally arrived at the taxi stand outside, she let out a deep sigh and hailed a taxi to take her to the cemetery.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoes she despise me more than she does?\u201d While Marjorie was relaxing into the backseat, she pondered. \u201cWhy is Lauren selecting to avoid me\u2026 pretended to be unfamiliar with me? Where did I go wrong? The experience continued to torment her throughout the train ride.<\/p>\n
After pulling up at the cemetery gate, the taxi driver greeted Marjorie with the words, \u201cMa\u2019am, we\u2019re here,\u201d which jolted her out of her reverie.<\/p>\n
Eyes locked on the gate, she stepped out of the building. Wait here, if you would\u2026 I won\u2019t be much longer.\u201d Marjorie walked into the cemetery with flowers in her hand, heaving a sigh of excruciating agony.<\/p>\n
In her search for Calvin\u2019s final resting place, she strolled past rows of graves, and the silence that she encountered was unsettling. In the moment that she was kneeling by his grave with the lilies, she was overcome with emotions.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy little one\u2026 My dear Calvin. What\u2019s up, Mama? It\u2019s a pleasure to meet you\u2026 During her sobbing, Marjorie brushed her shaking hands against the tombstone of Calvin. Instantaneously, her eyes turned to a grave next to his, and she was overcome with a sense of incredulity.<\/p>\n
She was taken aback by the epitaph that was engraved on the headstone:<\/p>\n
As a tribute to the memory of<\/p>\n
By Lauren T.<\/p>\n
To the date of December 3, 2020, January 8, 1995<\/p>\n
Never to be forgotten, always to be treasured.<\/p>\n
Do not be disturbed.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, my word\u2026 It\u2019s been a week since Lauren, who was my Calvin\u2019s wife, passed away. How come I wasn\u2019t informed? The shocked Marjorie let out a gasp.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Lauren is dead, who was the woman at the subway?\u201d she thought to herself. This was a question that haunted her.<\/p>\n
Marjorie\u2019s train of thinking was disrupted by the sound of leaves being raked somewhere in the vicinity. It ended up being the groundskeeper. She went up to him in the hopes of receiving answers.<\/p>\n
While Marjorie was rushing at the man, she spoke the words \u201cExcuse me.\u201d The man paused and glanced up. \u201cAre you aware of any information regarding the funeral of the woman who was laid to rest there?\u201d She made a gesture toward Lauren\u2019s tomb.<\/p>\n
One of the man\u2019s eyebrows was lifted. Where is the new grave located next to the one that has the large cross?<\/p>\n
That\u2019s it, that\u2019s it\u2026 Do you know what caused her death? What are your thoughts on the funeral?<\/p>\n
The man took a deep breath as he blew a puff of smoke from his cigarette. Indeed, I am aware of that one\u2026 the funeral took place a week ago. It seemed strange.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFunny?\u201d Marjorie wore a frown.<\/p>\n
I agree. Surprisingly few people showed up. The only people working in the funeral service. The casket was brought, it was buried, and then they left after placing a simple headstone on the grave. The funeral was not exactly a suitable one.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s so peculiar\u2026\u201d \u201cMuttered,\u201d Marjorie said. Since then, has anyone paid a visit to her grave?<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, ma\u2019am\u2026.\u201d in response, he stated, \u201cnot that I\u2019ve seen.\u201d All day long, I am here. We are close to my cabin. I keep an eye on the graveyard. The grave has not been visited by anyone.<\/p>\n
As she turned away, Marjorie said, \u201cThank you,\u201d while her thoughts were racing.<\/p>\n
With the intention of gaining insight into the circumstances surrounding her daughter-in-law, Marjorie made the decision to pay a visit to Liam, Calvin\u2019s closest friend and business partner, who resided in the city. In the taxi that was waiting for her, she made her way to Liam\u2019s residence after spending some time at Calvin\u2019s cemetery.<\/p>\n
Following the ringing of the doorbell by Marjorie, a hushed voice cried out, \u201cComing\u2026 One Second!\u201d When she heard Liam\u2019s voice, she stood on the doorstep of his house with apprehension.<\/p>\n
As soon as the door opened, Liam was taken aback by the sight of his best friend\u2019s mother smiling at him.<\/p>\n
Where is Mrs. Pierce? Liam let out a gasp.<\/p>\n
With a friendly smile, Marjorie gave a little nod. Hi there, my dear! I hope all is well with you. As of this morning, I have just arrived in the city\u2026 was able to visit Calvin\u2019s tomb. And thought I\u2019d try to surprise you by paying you a visit!<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m doing fine\u2026 I\u2019m sorry, but might you kindly come in? Liam moved over to the side, opened the door with a swing, and motioned for Marjorie to come in. Despite the fact that Liam appeared to be unduly astonished and apprehensive for some reason, Marjorie was able to perceive his anxiety.<\/p>\n
She went inside and saw that there was luggage in the living room. She looked across at Liam as she noticed a bag that was only partially packed.<\/p>\n
It is Mrs. Pierce! He expressed his happiness by saying, \u201cI am so happy that you came.\u201d \u201cI had just finished packing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Do you pack? Do you have a destination in mind? The question was posed by Marjorie.<\/p>\n
\u201cUh, yeah\u2026 \u201d I am relocating to a different state, Mrs. Pierce. The year that has passed since Calvin\u2019s passing has been a difficult one,\u201d Liam said, his expression a peculiar combination of dissatisfaction and concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no surviving business\u2026 Nothing is left for me to do here. Therefore, I made the decision to sell this house and go to a location that is far away from all of this chaos.<\/p>\n
\u201cInsolvent? \u201d What are you trying to say, Liam? One of Marjorie\u2019s eyebrows was lifted. \u201cWhat exactly is going on? And I was able to see Lauren\u2019s mausoleum just next to Calvin\u2019s burial. I was wholly unaware that she had passed away. I was not informed by anyone. Is it true that you could have called? That\u2019s the reason I\u2019m here. Where is my daughter-in-law? Please tell me what happened to her. \u201cHow did she pass away?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, you are aware of\u2026\u201d Liam spoke, his voice resonating with a sense of dissatisfaction. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, Mrs. Pierce,\u201d I said. This is something that I am no longer able to handle. A connection exists between the failure of the company and the passing of Lauren.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am not able to realize\u2026\u201d Marjorie said the words, dreading his response.<\/p>\n
To put it simply, Mrs. Pierce, I did not intend to make you angry. After Calvin\u2019s passing, you were in such a state of profound grief. After then, I learned that you would be hospitalized for a whole year. You have not been informed of anything. Liam said, \u201cI was afraid that it might worsen your condition if you learned about the company\u2019s financial crisis and what Lauren did,\u201d which made Marjorie feel even more uneasy.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiam, what exactly is it? Tell me, if you please. What act did she take? My curiosity is piqued by everything.<\/p>\n
A big breath was taken by Liam. Following Calvin\u2019s passing, Lauren became the new owner of the business. Her refusal to run it was based on the fact that she was completely ignorant about the company. Due to the fact that I was already Calvin\u2019s partner, we came to an agreement that permitted me to take over.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo tell you the truth, once he passed away, the company reached an all-time low. At that point, we were on the edge of giving up. At that point, Lauren entered the picture. \u201cShe suggested that the company seek out investors and obtain loans in order to revitalize the business,\u201d Liam explained.<\/p>\n
Despite this, Marjorie expressed her suspicion by saying, \u201cBut you said Lauren wanted no part in the business.\u201d<\/p>\n
You are correct, Mrs. Pierce. But our situation seemed hopeless. In order to save the company, we sought to. Therefore, we were in agreement with her suggestion. On the other hand, everything fell apart a week ago. Lauren absconded from the town after withdrawing five million dollars. It was the money from the loan. The search for her was initiated by the authorities.<\/p>\n
Marjorie let out a gasp. It\u2019s a miracle! Did Lauren steal the money from the loan?<\/p>\n
She felt a great deal of rage toward her daughter-in-law. It was difficult to come to terms with the fact that Calvin\u2019s wife had erased everything of his life\u2019s work.<\/p>\n
You are correct, Mrs. Pierce. Her betrayal of us in such a manner was completely unexpected. Liam continued by saying, \u201cBut she paid the price.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat exactly do you mean?\u201d Marjorie began to feel uneasy.<\/p>\n
While Liam was pouring coffee into Marjorie\u2019s cup, he disclosed the tragedy that had occurred a week prior and had shaken the community. A burned-out automobile that had crashed off a cliff close to the woods was discovered by the police. He was driving Lauren\u2019s automobile. She was claimed to have passed away in a horrible accident right there and then.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is it? Oh, my God\u2026 \u201d Marjorie let out a gasp.<\/p>\n
The vehicle caught fire after the collision. The burnt body of Lauren was found by the police, along with her gold pendant that has the letter \u2018L\u2019 inscribed on it. The remains of hundred-dollar bills that had been burned were found. The remainder of the money had been spent\u2026 It was determined that the death was the result of an accident.<\/p>\n
\u2018Jesus\u2026\u2019 All of things were ruined by Lauren. Nevertheless, hold on\u2026 what about Calvin\u2019s work? After he passed away, it seems inconceivable that the business would go out of business. I am aware of the amount of effort that he put forth. It had to be possible to find a method to save it.<\/p>\n
The words \u201cI understand your frustration, Mrs. Pierce\u201d were spoken by Liam. The contributions made by Calvin were quite useful. However, the situation quickly became out of hand. As a result of Lauren\u2019s actions, she had to pay a significant price. A respectful funeral service was performed for her. Numerous guests were present. Even her close companions. Everyone was saddened by her untimely passing\u2026 in spite of everything she had done.<\/p>\n
You mean Lauren\u2019s funeral? The level of Marjorie\u2019s suspicion increased. The groundskeeper had mentioned that there was no one there for Lauren\u2019s funeral, she recalled. Her uncertainty was reinforced by Liam\u2019s anxiousness as well as his unexpected choice to depart the city.<\/p>\n
It is Liam\u2019s flying time. When is it? In an effort to break his stillness, Marjorie questioned.<\/p>\n
In response, he stated, \u201cEarly tomorrow morning\u2026 six o\u2019clock.\u201d<\/p>\n
Seeing a plan take shape, Marjorie nodded. Would it be okay if I stayed here tonight? This is a city that I am not familiar with\u2026 be mindful of staying in a motel by oneself.\u201d<\/p>\n
After catching Marjorie\u2019s eyes, Liam paused for a moment. The answer is yes, Mrs. Pierce! That is the room reserved for guests\u2026 He instructed me to \u201cmake yourself at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s it!.\u201d I am really worn out, my dear. I\u2019m going to call it a night. Dear Liam, good night! As she made her way to the room, Marjorie replied, \u201cI\u2019ll see you back in the morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite turning out the lights in the guest room, she did not go to sleep. With bated breath, she waited for Liam\u2019s chamber to get dark, all set to look for hints that would help her piece together the puzzle.<\/p>\n
Later on, she sneaked into Liam\u2019s room and discovered that he was sound asleep. Marjorie let out a deep sigh as she made her way to the living room, where his luggage was waiting for her.<\/p>\n
Her hands were shaking with anxiety and eagerness as she rummaged through his possessions. Imagine that Liam was putting on a show of sleeping. What if he made a catch of her? In spite of this, she was resolute in her pursuit of the truth.<\/p>\n
The quest she was conducting turned into a nightmare after midnight. Two counterfeit passports were discovered by her in a concealed container.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnna? \u201d Is that true? Dear Lauren, who are you trying to fool? When Marjorie saw a photo of Lauren with a new name, she was completely taken aback. The moment she laid eyes on the second passport, her disbelief increased.<\/p>\n
\u201cMark?\u201d you ask. As the photo of Liam was displayed under a different name, Marjorie\u2019s face contorted in distress.<\/p>\n
Is it a fake passport? How are things going? Are they a part of something that is more significant? The two plane tickets to London that were booked under the phony names were discovered by her.<\/p>\n
She felt a chill through her body. There was a nefarious plot being hatched by Liam and Anna, who was actually Lauren. She had no choice but to take action.<\/p>\n
She replaced the bags with great care and then hurriedly went to a pharmacy that was nearby.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy apologies!\u201d Would you be able to provide me with some sleeping pills? Marjorie inquired as she made her way back to Liam\u2019s residence with the tablets.<\/p>\n
By the time Liam made his way downstairs to get ready for the airport at five in the morning, Marjorie was already in the kitchen.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiam, happy morning to you! Your breakfast was prepared by me. Enjoy a meal and a seat before you leave! It was said by Marjorie with a friendly smile.<\/p>\n
Yours faithfully, Mrs. Pierce. That\u2019s very typical of you\u2026 While Liam sat, Marjorie attempted to conceal her nervousness.<\/p>\n
This is your orange juice, thank you! The glass was placed on the table by her.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh\u2026 \u201d I was in need of this. \u201cEver since last night, my head has been pounding,\u201d Liam explained as he took a sip of his drink. The phrase \u201ctastes good\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
In ten minutes, he let out a yawn instead. It\u2019s strange\u2026 As he spoke, Marjorie gave him a subtle smile. \u201cAll of a sudden, I\u2019m feeling dizzy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Because she was aware that this was the only way to reveal the truth, she had laced his juice with sleeping drugs.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiam, are you feeling okay? It could be a good idea to take a short nap,\u201d Marjorie said.<\/p>\n
Liam, who was having a hard time keeping his eyes open, agreed. In accordance with what Marjorie had planned, ten minutes later, he was lying on the couch unconscious.<\/p>\n
As she walked, she mumbled, \u201cWhat is it that is taking her so long? It is currently 5:30. As far as she was aware, Lauren was unable to go without her passport and ticket.<\/p>\n
While she waited for Lauren to call or text, she checked Liam\u2019s phone, which was sitting on the table. Another phone rang, and it was coming from Liam\u2019s rucksack.<\/p>\n
The name \u201cAnna\u201d flashed on the screen as it rang repeatedly. There was no response from Marjorie. I saw a notice that read:<\/p>\n
\u201cIdiot, how could you have slept in that much?<\/p>\n
Is it possible that you misplaced our flight to London?<\/p>\n
Now I\u2019m going to take a taxi to get to your place.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on\u2026 Lauren, I am waiting for you! In the shadows behind the front door, Marjorie said something.<\/p>\n
After thirty minutes, a cab arrived at the location. The police were contacted by Marjorie.<\/p>\n
\u201cHello there\u2026 \u201cI am informing you of a robbery\u2026\u201d She provided Liam\u2019s address as well as specifics.<\/p>\n
\u201cMa\u2019am, assistance is about to arrive,\u201d the dispatcher informed her.<\/p>\n
Lauren entered the room as the door opened with a creaking sound. Seeing her daughter-in-law, who was still very much alive, caused Marjorie\u2019s heart to race.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiam! \u201d Is this even possible? There is no need to go to sleep. We have arrived late. \u201cStand up!\u201d Lauren yelled at Liam, who was unconscious at the time. Finally, she was startled by a voice.<\/p>\n
Is Lauren looking for someone to talk to? This is what Marjorie said as she spun around and struck Lauren on the head with a vase.<\/p>\n
Lauren passed out and became unconscious. As Marjorie heard the sound of police sirens playing outside, she hurried to meet them.<\/p>\n
In the name of God, Officer! In response to the sheriff\u2019s arrival, Marjorie expressed her gratitude.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a burglary that was reported here,\u201d the police officer replied.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, that is me. Come have a look at this\u2026 There was a flurry of activity inside, and Marjorie quickly retrieved the bogus passports and tickets from Liam\u2019s luggage.<\/p>\n
Is it a fake passport? We were under the impression that she had passed away in a collision the previous week\u2026 \u201cMarjorie,\u201d the officer turned to face her. As for you, are you?<\/p>\n
\u201cThe woman who is her mother-in-law\u2026 With a sorrowful voice, Marjorie explained that she was the wife of her late son.<\/p>\n
After being transported to the hospital, Liam and Lauren were then brought to the police station to be questioned.<\/p>\n
You can no longer conceal yourself, Liam. We are in possession of evidence. When the detective inquired, \u201cWhere is the five million dollars?\u201d<\/p>\n
Liam obstructed the way. It was his insistence that \u201cI don\u2019t know anything.\u201d Lauren, however, admitted her guilt after discovering that her sentence would be reduced.<\/p>\n
At the same time that we stole the body of a homeless woman, we bribed a morgue worker. After placing it in my vehicle alongside my gold pendant that was etched with a \u2018L,\u2019 we proceeded to pour gasoline on it and then set it ablaze. In order to make it look like we were involved in an accident, we drove the car off a cliff.<\/p>\n
The investigator pursued the question, \u201cAnd the money?\u201d<\/p>\n
All five million dollars are now in our new accounts\u2026 We believed that we had taken care of everything, including tickets, accounts, and passports. Liam and I had the idea that we would escape. But\u2026\u201d Lauren\u2019s head was chained to her hands as she broke down in tears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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