Chapter 26. Messing Things Up With Good Intentions

“Mommy! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to...!”

Arthur lay on the ground, staring at the spilled ashes, his little face crumpled with regret. He had meant well but had messed up everything instead.

“Master Arthur!”

Quincy and the others were caught off guard. They froze for a moment before rushing forward, unsure how to respond.

Bruce sighed, shaking his head at his younger brother’s clumsiness.

Caitlin frowned as she walked over, first checking Arthur for injuries. Once she was sure he was unharmed, her gaze shifted to the ashes scattered on the ground.

Tears streamed down her face.

Her heart ached deeply.

But how could she scold her own son? Arthur was already devastated.

“I’m sorry, Mommy...”

Caitlin knelt down and began to scoop the ashes back into the urn with her bare hands, her movements careful but heavy with grief.

Arthur, still trembling with guilt, cried out, “I’m so sorry, Grandma! I didn’t mean to spill you!