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.

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

alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and

to reflect that, to quietly depart from this world like a raindrop fading into the rain,”

never a day of peace or freedom. Jasper, I've destroyed

wouldn't want to see you suffer. You

left only after

voice regaining a semblance of control.

pale in the dim light, held a flicker of resolve. I want to gather some of Angeline's belongings, things she used when she was alive. I want to keep them here at Sage

in understanding. Sage Manor had once been a haven for Landon, Lauren, and Angeline—a place filled

his eyes fixed on the road while Jasper sat in the back, lost in thought. Leaning against the window, Landon drifted into