The Mastermind In Tenassie's funeral home, there was a rule that the departed had to be cremated before the memorial ceremony commenced.

As Raegan waited, reluctance to say goodbye to her grandmother held her heart hostage as if she wished to etch her grandmother's face indelibly into her mind's eye.

When her beloved grandma's body was silently ushered into the cremation chamber, the heavy iron door swung shut.

The finality of it struck her hard.

She could never again see her grandma's smiling face, the person who loved her most in the world.

Her trembling hand reached out and patted the iron door as she sobbed.

"Grandma, have a happy life.

Don't forget me...” Yet, all that met her ears was the echo reverberating through the solid metal.

An hour dragged on, and the iron door swung open once more.

The clerk returned, carrying the urn that now held her grandmother's ashes, and gave them to Raegan.

With a heavy heart, she walked with the urn to the church.

In that solemn chamber, Raegan gently placed the urn on the altar.

Standing in front of her grandmother's picture, she remained in silent reverence, her posture unwavering.

Kendra's well-intentioned offer of food fell on deaf ears, as Raegan could only manage a sip of water amidst her overwhelming grief.

Kendra's sympathy led her to stay by Raegan's side silently, providing a little comfort in this sea of sorrow.

As the evening went on, a figure entered the church.

Luciana, after a long and harrowing journey, had arrived, her initial shock giving way to the stark reality upon seeing Raegan, cloaked in black and lost in grief.

In just two days, Raegan had lost some weight, her features etched with exhaustion and distress.

Luciana longed to offer words of comfort after paying her visit to the deceased but struggled to find a way to comfort Raegan.

Ultimately, she broke the silence, her voice heavy.

frustration welled, anger aimed

about

for the two of them? Thankfully, Raegan did not

remained silent, she

day ushered in two

Tessa come

of Raegan's grandmother until yesterday,

afraid of being blamed for the old

it was because Hector had promised to give her a good

was hard to foresee how Mitchel would punish her now

actions,

escape as swiftly

Kenia what had transpired,

that Tessa would

effective

would be tracked down by Mitchel wherever she went if he intended

was the wisest course

that this matter could

succumbed to illness, not

their decision, they

attempting to curry favor

Luciana frowned.

quickly realized it was a

pay tribute to the deceased.” Luciana's countenance bore an unmistakable trace of perplexity, unaware that

stood

upon seeing Tessa and Kenia, bellowed, "Get out

was a disturbance to the sanctity

herself in this act of condolence, only

felt humiliated and

a pinch of feigned sorrow, Tessa replied, "Raegan, upon learning of your grandmother's passing,

prior encounter was

women's madness?” Kenia interjected, "Indeed, as

in people's business, yet, in truth, she played no role in that sordid affair.” With

is recompense for

her voice laden with anguish as she yelled, "Fuck off! Are you deaf or

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