Chapter Seventy-seven

Brenda and Ralia stood side by side, their gazes fixed upon the freshly dug grave of their father. The bright summer sun cast a golden hue over the rolling hills of the cemetery, lending an air of serenity to the solemn occasion. It had been a few days since they returned home, finally having the time to make the necessary arrangements for their father’s funeral. The sisters clutched onto each other’s hands, finding solace in the unspoken bond they shared. Brenda’s eyes welled up with tears, her heart heavy with a mix of grief and relief. She had always carried a burden of resentment toward their father, for all the pain he had caused them throughout their lives. But now, as they stood before his final resting place, a wave of forgiveness washed over her.

As the eulogies were read and tears were shed, Brenda found herself letting go of the anger and bitterness that had consumed her. She realized that harboring those negative emotions had only weighed her down, preventing her from find