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“Our fa”

“I can’t find him”

Paul had left to prepare for ourI looked at Seraphina “We’ll continue this later, okay?” I walked inside with the funeral ning approvals for the services already performed I tossed the pen on the desk when I was finished

“Thank you so much, Mr Corban I’rief is unbearable Your father was a great reat man to everyone in the city”

I mumbled

I left his office, ready to drive to the co the paperwork for my father’s estate, the sooner I’d be able to take control

I walked past the receiving roo out the coffee and the cake Someone ran a vacuum over the faded oriental carpets

“There you are” Myto taketo lie down”

I leaned to kiss her cheek “Probably a good idea Brandon and Seraphina are already gone?”

“Yes He was concerned He doesn’t want her on her feet” My sister had never been fragile like crystal

“I’ll be up late with Paul I’ll see you at breakfast before the service”

She began to leave but spun on her heels “We will ride to the church together as a family You understand?”

“Yes” I slid my hands in my pockets

“Good night, son”

“Good night”