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, a reminder

You're not alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But no words could bring Angelina

sure 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

never a day of peace or freedom. Jasper, I've destroyed Angelina's life. I've killed her. How

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

semblance of control. "Take me to

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

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

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