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."

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

headstone was soon crowded with the gifts Sheila had

grinned. "Well, that's a relief. Now big brother doesn't

was true-Jessica had forgotten to prepare anything, and Sheila's timely arrival had spared them an awkward situation.

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

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

old taboo-offerings for ancestors should never come from outsiders,

kept his head

simply couldn't

the end, Timothy took it upon himself to handle

the ceremonial paper, and, knowing that

left did Sallie

"Auntie, what's your problem? Why wouldn't you

see her, you

Sheila would

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