Chapter 265

Once outside the church, locals crowded around the Americans, thanking them for remembering them in such trying times and for honoring Pierre so eloquently. It took several minutes for the group to make its way to the cemetery behind the church.

Danielle asked them to stand next to her family as she held her fiancé’s hand and sobbed. The old priest said a few words and it was over. As they moved back to the parking lot, mourners once again praised and thanked them for coming to France so quickly to show support during such difficult times.

During a moment when Sybil found herself alone with Gwen, she was unable to hold her emotions in check. “I always thought that you and your friends were playing things up for the media, that no one as wealthy and famous as you guys could be that concerned about other people. I was wrong. This trip has opened my eyes. I’ve got to tell you that Steve’s little eulogy had me crying like a baby. I hope you realize that you’ve got the best m