Chapter 103: A Final Farewell

The day of Emily’s burial dawned gray and cold, as if even the weather mourned her passing. A soft drizzle fell from the sky, turning the ground beneath their feet into a muddy mess. The trees surrounding the cemetery stood tall and silent, their leaves rustling softly in the wind as if whispering words of comfort to the grieving hearts gathered below. Emma stood at the graveside, her black dress clinging to her as the rain soaked through. She barely felt the cold; all she could focus on was the casket before her, the final resting place of the woman who had been like a mother to her. Her heart felt heavy, as though it had been weighed down with stones, and her eyes burned with unshed tears. Alexander stood beside her, his hand gripping hers tightly. He hadn’t left her side since the night Emily had passed away, his presence a constant source of support as she navigated the depths of her grief. Yet even his strength couldn’t fill the void Emily’s death had left behind. Around them,