Unfinished business

Catherine’s POV

“Once again, thanks for coming, Cathy,” Franco uttered, as we stepped out of the cemetery.

“You're welcome, Franco,” I said. “Once again, please accept my heartfelt condolences.”

Few minutes ago, Mr Thomas was committed to mother earth amidst wailing and silent sobs from his family and friends.

Throughout the whole funeral ceremony, I couldn't bring myself to shed a single tear because I had cried so much yesterday that I doubted the fact that I could produce a single drop of tear.

“You okay, baby?” Alessandro gripped my waist gently as he whispered.

“Yeah,” I nodded, darting him a small smile.

Despite my aggravated paranoia, I had left the twins back in America with their Nana as I felt they were too young to witness a funeral.

Alessandro waited by the car while I spoke to Franco and his family. Franco confided in me that he intended on moving back to Canada and establishing a law firm there.

Afterward, Alessandro and I headed back to the hotel where we had checked