The Funeral

the day of Carina's funeral had finally arrived. Madam Katie, accompanied by Martins, made their entrance into the funeral venue, their footsteps echoing softly against the hallowed ground. The Westwood family stood somberly nearby, their faces etched with grief and sorrow.

Nelly, engrossed in her phone, seemed detached and disinterested, her attention elsewhere as the world mourned the loss of her sister. Luke and Claire entered alongside Leah, their presence a stark reminder of the fractured family dynamic that Carina had left behind. The guests, some murmuring amongst themselves, cast curious glances at the unexpected sight of Carina's former marriage being acknowledged.

As Madam Katie and Martins approached the Westwoods, the air was heavy with unspoken tension. Greetings were exchanged in hushed tones, the weight of grief hanging heavily over each word spoken. Despite the shared loss, there was an undeniable undercurrent of unease between the two families, each grappling with the