Natalie felt slightly ticklish but didn't push him away. “All right, then.”

She shut her eyes and yawned wearily.

Seeing that, Shane asked, “Feeling tired?”

“Yeah. I've been busy attending to Harrison's matters these few days and haven't been getting much rest.” Natalie's voice sounded worn out.

Shane patted her back. “Go ahead and get some sleep, then. I'll be right here, keeping you company.”

“Okay.” A smile graced her lips. She soon fell asleep, her arms still wrapped around his waist.

Seeing that she was fast asleep, Shane scooped her into his arms and tucked her into bed.

The next day was Susan's execution day, as well as the day of Harrison's funeral.

The weather was rather gloomy, creating an unsettling and depressive atmosphere.

Clad in a long black dress with a white rose pinned to her chest, Natalie stood before the break room window with a glass of juice in her hand, watching the funeral guests with a calm gaze.

“Nat,” came Jared's voice from behind her.

She spun around. “What's up?”

“Shane asked me to see what you're up to,” Jared answered with a smile.

black with a similar white rose pinned on his front pocket. Even though his lips were curved

gazing at the crowd here. What

and he's caught up in a discussion with a collaborator, so he asked me to come for you. It's about time, Nat. Harrison's—I mean, Dad's—ashes

glanced at her watch and saw that it was indeed time to leave.

“I'll let

he

moment later, Shane came in with the

come for her and went to

Shane in a low voice when he noticed her slightly

haven't cried, although I do feel

not shed a tear

grandfather and thus did

same went

let's get into the car.” Shane pulled Natalie's

nodded, following him to the

hour later, they

the procession, holding Harrison's ashes, while Natalie,

was over in no

flowers, they left one by one, leaving

she gazed at the

Jared remained wordless as

and the two children were even quieter.

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