Logan's funeral was conducted elegantly, with the help of the Salvador and Thompson families.

As the day drew to a close, the Hoffman family members dispersed, leaving only Ryan kneeling before the grave, staring at his grandfather's portrait without moving.

Bella had returned home to accompany Wyatt, while Justin stayed with Ryan until the end.

"Ryan, you have been too exhausted these days. Go back and rest," Justin said, sighing softly. He felt a pang of sorrow as he stepped forward to help him up, only to find the man unyielding like iron.

"I cannot rest. There is still Yasmin's funeral," Ryan responded almost mechanically.

The deep-seated exhaustion that permeated his every word cut through Justin's heart like a knife.

In recent days, no one dared to mention that name, knowing it was a bleeding wound in Ryan's heart that would never heal.

voice was hoarse and raw. Yasmin was gone.

like a raindrop disappearing into the earth." Ryan struggled to draw a breath, a hint of a bitter smile forming at the corner of

no family left in this world. How can I make it up to her? How can I repay her?"

to protect the Hoffman family and

fell, Justin and

with me

emotions remained steady. "I

where Ryan and Carrie lived with Yasmin for a long time. It had been so warm once,

was

in silence while Justin sat expressionless in the back. After only a few minutes, Ryan leaned his head against the window, falling

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