Chapter 192



Jefferson's smile froze when he heard my words, followed by a tentative question, "Why do you ask?"

"I just want to check it out," I admitted.

Jefferson scrutinized me, his gaze tinged with confusion.

I didn't go into details, and I left out the part about Aiden's death being connected to Conrad.

I was sure Jefferson was in the dark about this; otherwise, he would've cut ties with Conrad without a second thought.

"What's wrong?" Instead of prying further, Jefferson voiced his concern.

I remained silent, only saying, "Just take me there, please."

If he was worried, I figured it was best to have him by my side.

Noticing my unease, Jefferson nodded and led me to Aiden's gravesite.

By sheer coincidence, as soon as we arrived, we saw Aiden's parents in the distance. Fiona Martin's sobs and bitter accusations, likely aimed at Haley, echoed across the cemetery.

It didn't feel right to approach them then, so Jefferson and I held back, waiting for Barry and Fiona Martin to leave.

passed us, Barry, supporting a frail Fiona, both looked

sobs tore

and me, fully engulfed in

Jefferson murmured as they walked away, "Aiden's passing has hit them

pang in my chest.

to endure such pain. It was the shock that led him

puzzled

carried my bouquet up to Aiden's

on the tombstone radiated a bright, sunny smile, as if

the most humiliating way imaginable. I could almost feel the devastation that must have wrecked

got pool halls in heaven? Still shooting some games?"

silent, having

moment,

noticing my quietness, and spoke on my behalf, "Before you left, you kept asking when Felicia would celebrate her wedding with

silence fell over

remained speechless throughout, standing solemnly

Aiden's smile had

heart clenched, and I

only to

concerned voice "Felicia, what's

I turned to look at

you almost stumbled just now," Jefferson's

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