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-Chapter Twenty Four-
My mom throws soil on his grave, tears cascading down her eyes. She looks better than yesterday. A little make up (now messed up a little) and a black hat matched with a black dress and a pair of heels.
I look at his picture one more time.
I can't believe it.
Rupert is dead.
What is it with people around me dying? First it was my cousin then my step-dad?
No!
He was shot dead the minute he landed in Kingswood. Whoever it was, they knew the exact time Rupert would be coming from the business trip. And in my head, I can't think of a suspect. I mean, this guy was loved by everyone who crossed paths with him. The town's sweetheart. Always throwing parties every now and then to celebrate life. A man just so full of life and joy. And now his life has been cut short.
Just like that...
I lay my head on Eric's shoulder. I'm glad he chose to accompany me to this funeral. He's my pillar of streng
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