Chapter 602

Cole had been a titan in Avalon City. Even his funeral was a testament to that, with a never-ending stream of mourners coming to pay their last respects.

The crowd was united in their sorrow, and as Evangeline looked on, her eyes grew red with tears.

At the entrance of the funeral home, Yale, the eldest son, stood solemnly before his father's portrait. Evangeline's uncles were scattered around, each lost in their own thoughts. Evangeline made her way to the front, gently laying flowers on the casket.

Yale's gaze followed her every move, his eyes brimming with concern. "Evie, why are you here? You should be resting after just waking up..."

"Uncle Yale." Evangeline's voice trembled as she fought back tears. "How could I miss Grandpa's final farewell?"

She dabbed at her tear-streaked cheeks, inhaled deeply, and asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?" "You..." Yale started to speak, then paused, struggling with his words. At last, he said, "Just stand behind me."

niece and uncle stood, expressing their gratitude to the mourners who

heads as it made its way to a stop at a distance. The car was

man with snow-white hair, clad in a traditional black suit and leaning on a

tears streaming down his face as

Cole's portrait.

did you have to go first?" he

recognized the newcomer as Trey. Yale noticed him too and quickly moved to

grateful you could come to say goodbye

his cane was

his weathered face. "Your dad and I were buddies, boy. Now that he's gone, the least I can do is be

with remorse as he faced

man's only treasure, his granddaughter, and Trey's own grandson had

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