Chapter 278

It sounded like Lara was set on this matter. But seeing the light in Hailey’s eyes suddenly go out, as she hung her head dejectedly… Unable to bear it, Willow picked her daughter up in her arms, and whispered into her ear, “I’ll order some french fries and fried chicken for you, and when the delivery gets here, we’ll just act surprised, understand?” That perked the little girl right up. “Yes! Alright!” Realizing that she’d said that too loudly, jeopardizing her little secret with Mommy, she clapped both hands over her mouth, which did little to hide her obvious delight. - In the afternoon, Jasper had left work early to visit the cemetery. Frank and Cindy, his grandparents, were already there waiting. Before them stood a pair of headstones: Aiden Hughes and Serene Jordan. Jasper’s parents. Evening was approaching, and the setting sun cast both headstones in a mournful glow. Tree boughs swayed in an errant breeze, producing eerie shadows which danced across the periphery.