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.

been a taboo topic in the past few days,

voice was strained and raspy. But no words

she'd want a funeral to reflect that, to quietly depart from this world like a raindrop fading into the rain," Landon said, struggling to catch his

was never a day of peace

back. "Don't blame yourself like this, Landon. Angelina wouldn't want to see you suffer.

left only after

said, his voice regaining a semblance

resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things she

understanding. Sage Manor had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline —a place filled with warmth and love. Now, it served as a painful reminder of

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

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