Chapter 814

"Now that everyone's here, let's begin," Jace said, his voice flat.

He sounded detached, like he wasn't even part of the funeral, just some neutral bystander.

Even with Matthew's death, Jace handled the funeral plans like clockwork-calm, precise, unaffected. It was almost unsettling how serene he seemed, like nothing could touch him. anymore.

Wayne stayed silent, and Hayden stood off to the side, blending in like he was just another Johnston family member. But we all knew better.

Hayden had every reason to despise this family. The car crash that killed his dad? Matthew had orchestrated it.

Maybe he could let go of hating the living, but honoring the dead? No chance.

Seeing him so compliant next to Wayne was weird. It didn't sit right.

"Why's Hayden so... obedient? Did Wayne drug him or something?" Lena whispered, clearly on edge.

How would I know? I wasn't psychic.

"Maybe Wayne's blackmailing him," I said, the only thing that made any sense.

"That guy's a snake," Lena muttered, her jaw clenched.

reply. My eyes stayed locked on Hayden. Something about him

Mom?" Wayne

when we realized-Lindey was missing. With the funeral about to start, where could

to search, and I headed to

me. My eyes landed on the bed and the figure lying there.

response. I hesitated, then stepped

moment I saw her clearly, 1

lips stained

stomach dropped, but / couldn't move,

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Chapter 814

creak of the door behind me snapped

"Mrs. Johnston..."

was Isabel. She walked in, spotted me, then Lindey, and gasped. "Rea,

arm, trembling. "What do

me back to reality. My voice came out shaky.

her voice frantic. "Something's wrong! Mrs.

later, Jace and

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