Chapter 35

Esther interrupted Jasper, asking with a reluctant gaze as she held Tinkerbell's cold hand, "Is it time for the cremation?" "Aren't you waiting for the paternity test results?" Jasper asked in shock. "I believe that Bradley will send Tinkerbell off if he learns that she's his daughter." "Him?" Esther scoffed. "He better not come taint my daughter's path to the afterlife." Jasper tried again. "Esther, if you're reluctant, we can—" "Let her rest in peace," Esther said, shaking her head. "I hope Tinkerbell doesn't meet a father like Bradley or a mother like me in her next life. I hope she comes to this world under the anticipation of her parents and gets a happy family." Jasper turned away, his voice choking up. "Things will be as you wish." Esther did not have any real friends or family there. Tinkerbell's grand and luxurious funeral ended after only half a day. Esther watched Tinkerbell, who was on the cart, and crouched down to hug her longingly, giving her one last hug with al