Chapter 598

He reached out and pulled Hailey into a tight embrace.

Declan sobbed uncontrollably. "Hailey, I don't have a mother anymore. I don't have a father or a mother."

Hailey held him just as tightly. This was the first time he had ever let his guard down and allowed someone to see him so vulnerable.

She nodded. "I know, Declan. You still have Aileen and me. I'll always be here for you."

Then, she rose onto her toes, cupped his face in her hands, and pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead.

This time, her kiss was full of tender affection.

Declan held her again, pulling her back into his arms.

Declan had to leave, but the hospital took care of Pamela's final arrangements. Hailey and Aileen brought Pamela's ashes home.

Hailey carefully placed the urn and Pamela's memorial plaque on the small table, arranging a few candles and fresh flowers around them.

her eyes for a

You're coming home

hesitated. "Hailey, I want

be alone," Hailey said firmly. "You're coming with me,

Aileen nodded reluctantly. "Alright."

wonderful people; they'll love having you there. You don't have to be afraid. It's late,

want to stay

argue. Instead, she grabbed a thick blanket and spread it across the floor. "Then we'll stay

"Okay."

materials and quietly reviewed her notes. She wanted to

her with a sense of pride and turned

Aileen fell asleep with her book in her

the past surfaced-how she had first

of them was

and

moment, the door creaked open, startling

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