Chapter 244

Timothy and the rest of the Lawsons looked up just as Sheila approached, leading a small group behind her. Each person carried various offerings for the memorial.

"Miss Sheila!"

Henry's face lit up, and he rushed toward her.

Sallie was quick to grab him by the arm. "Hold on, you little rascal. Where do you think you're going?"

Sheila only smiled, not the least bit offended, and walked up to the group. She greeted Phelps with a gentle, "Uncle Lawson."

Phelps' expression darkened considerably.

Sheila then turned to Naylor. "Brother-in-law."

Naylor offered a strained smile, clearly uncomfortable. "It's been a long time."

offerings in front of the grave. "Yes, it's been years

space in front of the headstone was soon crowded with the gifts Sheila

relief. Now big brother doesn't have to run out and buy

awkward situation. He turned

his cane, causing Naylor to drop to

scolded, "You fool! Who uses

taboo-offerings for ancestors should never come from

head down, silent

things simply couldn't

end, Timothy took it upon himself

paid her respects to Timothy's mother, burned the ceremonial paper, and, knowing that the Lawsons weren't exactly thrilled to see her, didn't

Sheila left did Sallie finally

frowned, disgruntled. "Auntie, what's your problem? Why wouldn't you let me talk to

was serious. "Listen here, you little rascal. From now on, when you see her, you call her

her 'Great Aunt,' maybe Sheila would feel

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