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."

front of the grave. "Yes, it's been years since I last visited. My father

the headstone was

Now big brother doesn't

had forgotten to prepare anything, and Sheila's timely arrival had spared them an awkward situation. He turned to Phelps and said, "Dad, since Sheila brought the offerings, why don't we get ready to begin

Phelps tapped Naylor sharply behind the knee with his cane, causing Naylor to

"You fool! Who uses someone else's offerings to

was only then that Naylor remembered the old taboo-offerings for ancestors should never come from outsiders,

his head down,

simply couldn't be

end, Timothy took it upon himself

burned the ceremonial paper, and, knowing that the

left did

your problem? Why wouldn't you let me

you see her,

Sheila would feel

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