Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

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.

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

you. You're not alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and

telling me she wanted a simple and peaceful life. I'm sure she'd want a funeral to reflect that,

to follow me into a life filled with violence. There was never a day of

back. "Don't blame yourself like this, Landon. Angelina wouldn't want to see you suffer. You need to stay strong to protect the Harper Group and Lauren.

only after

Landon said, his voice regaining a semblance of control. "Take me to

light, held a flicker of resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things

had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline —a place filled with warmth and love. Now, it served

eyes fixed on the road while Jasper sat in the back, lost in thought. Leaning against