This night was destined to be one of restless torment. A sleepless vigil of grief and unanswered questions.

After the cremation of Barlow’s remains, Karina brought back his urn.

Haleigh refused to remain in the hospital any longer and opted to return to her apartment with Karina.

Rosalynn wanted to stay by Haleigh’s side and take care of her, but Karina insisted otherwise.

“Rosalynn, I’ll take care of Haleigh. You need to go home and get some rest.”

Looking into Karina’s weary, tear-stained eyes, Rosalynn understood what she meant.

As the woman who held Barlow’s heart so dearly, Karina would treat his family as her own.

as she reached out to embrace

please know you can call me anytime if

softly, her voice

Haleigh’s home. They remained silent all

was

stay with you tonight?” Maggie suggested, her face filled with concern when they

managed a weak smile as she replied, “No,

craved was solitude, a quiet space to sort through her

glanced at Sanford, silently seeking his opinion. Sanford shook his head

continued their journey in

to

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