Cornelius' funeral was grandly organized with the assistance of both the Becketts and Taylors.

As the day came to a close, everyone from the Harper Group departed, leaving Landon alone, kneeling before his grandfather's photo for an extended period.

Alyssa returned home to keep Winston company while Jasper remained with his best friend until the end.

"Landon, you're exhausted. You should go home and get some rest," Jasper urged, attempting to help him up, but Landon's resolve was unyielding; he couldn't even budge him.

"I can't rest. I need to arrange Angelina's funeral too," he responded almost mechanically.

Jasper's heart ached at the sight of Landon's exhaustion.

name had been a taboo topic in the past few days, a reminder of

me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But

she wanted a simple and peaceful life. I'm sure she'd want a funeral to reflect that, to quietly depart from this world like a raindrop

smile quickly vanished. "But she chose to follow me into a life filled with violence. There was never a day of peace or freedom.

wouldn't want to see you suffer. You need to stay strong to protect

only after

semblance of control.

dim light, held a flicker of resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things she used when she was alive. I want to keep them here at

haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline —a place filled with warmth and love.

Jasper sat in

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