Samuel bowed deeply in front of Ethan’s portrait, his face so solemn it almost made me think he was here purely to pay respects.

But after everything that went down in the garage? No way. This wasn’t just a funeral visit—there was more at play here.

"Mom," Logan murmured softly as he approached Tessa.

She barely acknowledged him, her tear-filled eyes fixed on the altar. "Go change and stay by my side for the memorial," she said quietly. ...