Chapter 131

As dirt was placed over the casket, a feeling of finality washed over the family. Each clump of earth that covered the casket seemed to symbolize the closing of a chapter, the end of a life that had been cherished. Tears flowed freely, mingling with the rain that fell from the sky, as they stood together in their shared grief.

Whizz’s hand found Liya’s, their fingers intertwining as they leaned on each other for support. The pain of loss was something they carried together, a burden shared by all those who had known and loved Samuel.

As they watched the casket being lowered, their hearts ached with the weight of their emotions.

Daniel and Daniella clung to Liya and Whizz, their small frames seeking comfort from the adults they trusted. The unfamiliarity of death was softened by the presence of their family, by the feeling of being held and protected amidst the sadness.

And so, as they laid Samuel to rest, the family stood united in their grief. The colors of