Chapter 69: You Went Too Far

As the last car left, the cemetery settled into silence.

Warren opened the car door, reached his hand over the roof, and leaned down, saying, "Come out."

Penelope shifted her somewhat bulky body and placed her hand in the palm he extended. Together, they walked back to the spot they had just left.

"Please accompany me one more time," he said, looking up at the tombstone nestled in the shade of the trees.

"Of course," she replied, her words few. Holding his hand, they ascended the steps once more. The path they had just walked felt different now, with his presence beside her.

She walked beside him, acutely aware of his sadness.

He held her hand, drawing strength from her presence.

"Are you tired?" he whispered, his voice brushing gently against her ear like a soft breeze.

Penelope shook her head, trying to alleviate his heavy emotions. She replied in a half-joking manner, "Think about it, we actually have something in common."