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.

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

You're not alone; you have me." Jasper's voice was strained and raspy. But

she'd want a funeral to reflect that, to quietly depart from this world like a raindrop fading into the

There was never a day

wouldn't want to see you suffer. You need to

left only after

regaining a semblance of control. "Take me to Sage

face, 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.

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

in silence. Jordan kept his eyes fixed on the road while Jasper sat