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."

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

in front of the headstone was soon

brother doesn't have to run out

an awkward situation. He turned to Phelps and said, "Dad,

with his cane, causing Naylor to drop to his knees in front of the

fool! Who uses someone else's offerings

old taboo-offerings for ancestors should never come from outsiders, and Sheila wasn't a Lawson by blood. What she brought, the Lawson

head down,

simply

the 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

did Sallie

your problem? Why

see her, you call her 'Great Aunt Sheila.'

Aunt,' maybe Sheila would feel too

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