Can’t Win Me Back

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's photo 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’s resolve was unyielding; he couldn't even budge him.

“I can't rest. I need to arrange Angelina's funeral too," he responded almost mechanically.

Jasper's heart ached at the sight of Landon's exhaustion.

a taboo topic in the past few days, a reminder of a wound that would never heal

you. You're not alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But no

to reflect that, to quietly depart from

a smile quickly vanished. "But she chose to follow me into a life filled with violence. There was never a day of peace or

to see you suffer. You need to stay

only

a semblance

a flicker of resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things she used when she

nodded in understanding. Sage Manor had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline—a place filled with warmth and love. Now, it served as

the road while Jasper sat in the back, lost in thought. Leaning against the window, Landon drifted