Chapter 45

Troy’s P.O.V

Sarah still looked shaken since coming back from the funeral. I was thankful Gillian seemed stronger and more resilient.

"Sarah, get some rest. Don't forget you're pregnant.. Don't keep dwelling on it. Albert is at peace now. He's no longer in pain."

Her face looked swollen and pale. Deep sorrow was evident in her gaze.

She only nodded, her eyes vacant. It broke my heart to see her like this. Did she love Albert that much?

Sarah fell asleep on the long sofa in the second-floor family room. I stayed with her, unwilling to leave.

I must have dozed off for a bit to ease my fatigue. But I had to be strong. I had to be the pillar for Sarah and Gillian now.

I gazed at her fair, beautiful face multiple times. The face I longed for every night. Now, I could look at her as much as I wanted. But my heart ached to see the deep sadness in her gentle eyes.

Sarah stirred. Slowly, her eyes opened.

"Troy... Sorry, I fell asleep!" She sat up.

I smiled.

"Sleep, you need the rest.