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Grace

I feel a little uneasy.

What will Alma think when she finds out, I held a funeral for Lily and spent a whole day by her grave?

I don’t need to explain everything to Alma or anyone. But something in me just doesn’t want Alma to be sad. I don’t want her to think that I don’t care what Lily did to the Roberto family.

“ You are back. ” The moment we step inside the mansion and get close to the lounge, Alma’s voice stops me.

I grimace, imagining the look on her face. She is definitely going to be disappointed. I should have told her before doing all this.

“ Alma. ” I turn around to find her walking towards us.

“ Did you take care of everything? ” She turns to Tristin and asks.

“ I did, Mom. ” He nods in reply and rubs his shoulder.

My gaze is drawn to Tristin’s shoulder. He must be tired. I can tell he didn’t sleep well last night, and from the morning, he was dealing with my issues.

I sigh, feeling a little guilty over making him tired.

“ How are you feeling now, Grace? ” Alma tu
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