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."

it's been years since I last visited. My father asked me to bring extra offerings this

space in front of the headstone was soon crowded

big brother doesn't have to run out and

anything, and Sheila's timely arrival had spared them an awkward situation. He turned to Phelps

Phelps tapped Naylor sharply behind the knee with his cane,

Who uses someone else's offerings to honor

should never come from outsiders, and Sheila wasn't a Lawson by blood. What she

his head down, silent

simply couldn't

took it upon himself to handle

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

did

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

little rascal. From now on, when you see her, you call

Sheila would feel too old to

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