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This night was destined to be one of restless torment. A sleepless vigil of grief and unanswered
questions.
After the cremation of Barlow’s remains, Karina brought back his urn.
Haleigh refused to remain in the hospital any longer and opted to return to her apartment with Karina.
Rosalynn wanted to stay by Haleigh’s side and take care of her, but Karina insisted otherwise.
“Rosalynn, I’ll take care of Haleigh. You need to go home and get some rest.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLooking into Karina’s weary, tear-stained eyes, Rosalynn understood what she meant.
As the woman who held Barlow’s heart so dearly, Karina would treat his family as her own.
Rosalynn’s heart weighed heavy with sorrow as she reached out to embrace Karina.
“Karina, please know you can call me anytime if you need anything.”
“Okay,” Karina replied softly, her voice barely audible.
Rosalynn, Maggie, and Sanford left Haleigh’s home. They remained silent all the way.
The mood was so depressing.
“Rosalynn, why don’t I stay with you tonight?” Maggie suggested, her face filled with concern when
they entered the elevator.
Rosalynn managed a weak smile as she replied, “No, thanks. I just want to be alone.”
At that moment, all she craved was solitude, a quiet space to sort through her tangled emotions.
Maggie glanced at Sanford, silently seeking his opinion. Sanford shook his head slightly, indicating that
it was up to Rosalynn.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe trio continued their journey in silence.
Upon reaching the 27th floor, Rosalynn waved goodbye to her friends and stepped out of the elevator.
Inside her apartment, she closed the door and surveyed the empty room.
The sight brought tears to her eyes once more.
The painful reality of a life lost weighed heavily on her being.
She took a shower in a daze and crawled into the bed. Although she was tired, she couldn’t fall asleep.
As she drifted in and out of consciousness, she thought she heard a faint knock on her door.
With a pounding headache, Rosalynn struggled to pull herself out of bed and made her way to the
door.
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