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.

few days, a reminder of a wound that would never heal in

have me." Jasper's voice was

funeral to reflect that, to quietly depart

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 make it

you suffer. You need to stay strong

only after

regaining a semblance of control. "Take

of Angeline's belongings, things she used when

nodded in understanding. Sage Manor had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline —a place filled

sat in the back, lost in thought. Leaning against the window, Landon drifted into a

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