Chapter 20

Ricky Lawson, Seth's nephew, and Amy together handled the arrangements for the funeral.

Freya stayed by Amy's side throughout, watching as Amy greeted each mourner with a smile, not shedding a single tear.

Freya supported Amy's trembling arm, feeling the frailness in her touch. Her own eyes reddened, but she didn't utter a single word of comfort.

As night fell, Freya sat with Amy over dinner. While watching Amy eat calmly, Freya couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. "Mrs. Lawson, you don't have to keep it all in. It's okay to cry."

Amy looked up. Her eyes were red and swollen, and she stared at Freya for a long moment. Finally, she held back her tears and said quietly, "I won't cry. Seth didn't like it when I cried. He liked it when I smiled."

The moment Amy finished speaking, Freya found herself crying instead.

Just then, Freya's phone vibrated in her bag. It was a call from an unknown number. After composing herself, she answered the call.

"Where are you?" It was Daniel.