The sky was gray today, with a drizzle falling from the first light of dawn. However, it was perfect weather to visit the deceased at the graveyard.

Bella and Justin visited Mary again. They even went so far as to tidy up the gravestone and add flowers.

Though Mary was buried six feet underground, the couple's attentiveness and longing would accompany her to her grave.

"Bella and I avenged you, Mom. Shannon's been handed the death penalty. You can finally rest in peace after 20 years." Justin took Bella's hand and held it tightly. "Justice has been served. Rest easy."

The couple put their heads down in front of the gravestone.

Footsteps drew close.

"It's Grandpa Nigel!" Bella cocked her head and beamed.

Justin hid his emotions behind his eyes.

Several feet away, Matt pushed Nigel, who was in a wheelchair.

A bouquet of white lilies rested on Nigel's lap. They were Mary's favorite. Before her passing, Mary always made sure Tideview Manor was decorated with fresh lilies.

Even Nigel, Mary's father-in-law, was aware of her preference. Yet Gregory, the husband, had no idea.

Oh, the irony.

"I'll help you, sir."

was about to help Nigel up when the old man propped his arms on the armrest and rose

were relieved as Nigel stood

He looked at Justin kindly.

his head, and

pursed her lips as tears filled

would need a wheelchair for important events, but to pay Justin's mother respect, he ditched

"My family had let you down, Mary need to apologize for that. I know the apology means

won't let harm and hurt come in the way of your only son

looked at Nigel

feel Nigel owed him anything, and the hardship

not taken Justin under his wing, he would have

heard that Shannon appealed to the court?" Nigel asked with a

Grandpa Nigel, but she's just grasping at straws," Bella replied

she

of Shannon's crimes. "I even thought that I would make her pay and suffer more than Charles if the law didn't come through. Don't keep your problems to yourselves. Just let me know. I'll sort things out for you. I'm not

"Thank you, Grandpa."

have done enough for me. I don't want you

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