The Horne Family, in the midst of their sighs of grief, respected her will and did not inform James of his mother's death during his honeymoon. It was not until he returned from the honeymoon that James learned of his mother's passing, and he was so heartbroken that he shed tears on several occasions.
After the death of his mother, he had no reason to resent her anymore, even though she had selfishly used him at times. In the end, his mother's love for him was undeniable.
What saddened the Horne Family the most was that the old lady, as winter approached, ultimately did not survive to see the new year, passing away peacefully three months earlier in search of her late husband.
Even though the old lady had been plagued by illness, she did not suffer too much in her final moments and passed away peacefully. She instructed her family not to grieve for her, as she had lived a full life of ninety years, which was more than enough.
