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.

been a taboo topic in the past few days,

alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But no

to reflect that, to quietly depart from this world like a raindrop fading into the rain," Landon said, struggling

smile quickly vanished. "But she chose to follow me into a life filled with violence. There was never a day of peace or freedom. Jasper, I've destroyed Angelina's life. I've killed her. How can I ever

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. That way, her sacrifice won't be

left only after

a semblance of control. "Take me to

pale in the dim light, held a flicker of resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's

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

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