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.

loss.” Her frustration welled, anger

about

anything promising for the two of them?

she remained silent, she didn't cast

following day ushered in two uninvited

Tessa come to

the death of Raegan's grandmother until yesterday, felt her legs weaken from the

of being blamed for the

had promised to give her a good

foresee how Mitchel would punish her

the repercussions of her actions, was no

to escape as swiftly as

Kenia what had transpired, and Kenia

Tessa would cause such

an effective method

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

for assistance was the wisest course

she assumed that this matter

had succumbed

their decision, they materialized in the

said Kenia, attempting to

Luciana frowned.

quickly realized

remarked, "I came here with Tessa to pay tribute to the deceased.” Luciana's countenance bore an unmistakable trace

stood in

tone, Raegan, upon seeing Tessa and Kenia,

a disturbance to the sanctity

she had debased herself in this act

humiliated and

pinch of feigned sorrow, Tessa replied, "Raegan, upon learning of your grandmother's passing, I hastened to pay

encounter was a grievous

Kenia interjected, "Indeed, as soon as I was apprised of the situation,

involving herself in people's business, yet, in truth, she played no role in that sordid affair.” With an envelope of money extended as a conciliatory gesture, Kenia proffered, "Raegan, accept this,

recompense for Tessa’s

to your grandmother.” Raegan's response was swift and unforgiving, flinging the envelope at Kenia's visage, her voice laden with anguish as she yelled, "Fuck off! Are you deaf or something? Get the hell out of my face!” The envelope burst open, scattering cash on the floor, the sharp edges scratching Kenia's

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