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

the crowd here. What about him?” she asked,

and he's caught up in a discussion with a collaborator, so he asked me to come for you. It's about time,

it was indeed time

let the

that, he

moment later, Shane came in with the

had come for her and went to them with a

in a low

“No, I haven't cried, although I do feel

children had not shed a

did not feel so grieved that they

same went for

the car.” Shane pulled Natalie's

him

an hour later, they arrived at

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

over in no time, and the

offered up their flowers, they left one

gazed at the brand new

Jared remained wordless as

children were even quieter. The

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