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.

will handle everything." Justin's voice was hoarse and

quiet, like a raindrop disappearing into the

me through fights and chaos, never living a day of peace. Justin, I ruined her life. I caused her death. She has no family left in this world. How can I make it up to her? How can I repay her?" Justin kneeled beside him, patiently

to protect the Hoffman family and

night fell, Justin and Ryan finally left the

me to

the dim car, Ryan's handsome face was ashen, but his emotions remained steady. "I want to organize

place had been where Ryan and Carrie lived with Yasmin for a

ride was eerily

in the back. After only a few minutes, Ryan leaned his head against the window, falling into

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