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Chapter 1953
Cornelius’ funeral was grandly organized with the assistance of both the Becketts and Taylors.
As the day came to a close, everyone from the Harper Group departed, leaving Landon alone, kneeling before his grandfather'sphoto for an extended period.
Alyssa returned home to keep Winston company while Jasper remained with his best friend until the end.
“Landon, you're exhausted. You should go home and get some rest," Jasper urged, attempting to help him up, but Landon'sresolve was unyielding; he couldn't even budge him.
"| can't rest. | need to arrange Angelina's funeral too," he responded almost mechanically.novelbin
Jasper's heart ached at the sight of Landon's exhaustion.
Angelina's name had been a taboo topic in the past few days, a reminder of a wound that would never heal in Landon's heart."I'll help you. You're not alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But no words could bring Angelina back.
"| remember Angeline telling me she wanted a simple and peaceful life. I'm sure she'd want a funeral to reflect that, to quietlydepart from this world like a raindrop fading into the rain," Landon said, struggling to catch his breath.
Any semblance of a smile quickly vanished. "But she chose to follow me into a life filled with violence. There was never a day ofpeace or freedom. Jasper, I've destroyed Angelina's life. I've killed her. How can | ever make it right?"
Jasper knelt beside him, gently patting Landon's back. "Don't blame yourself like this, Landon. Angelina wouldn't want to see yousuffer. You need to stay strong to protect the Harper Group and Lauren. That way, her sacrifice won't be in vain."
They left only after nightfall.“Jasper,” Landon said, his voice regaining a semblance of control. "Take me to Sage Manor."
His face, pale in the dim light, held a flicker of resolve. | want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things she used when shewas alive. | want to keep them here at Sage Manor forever."
Jasper nodded in understanding. Sage Manor had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline —a place filled withwarmth and love. Now, it served as a painful reminder of their loss.
The car journey was shrouded in silence. Jordan kept his eyes fixed on the road while Jasper sat in the back, lost in thought.Leaning against the window, Landon drifted into a deep sleep within minutes.
"We're here, Landon.”Jasper woke Landon up an hour later.
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With shaking fingers, Landon entered the familiar password and opened the door.