All Chapters of Her Eyes of Emerald and Fire: Chapter 181 - Chapter 183

“Welcome all, I would like to thank you all for attending this service of remembrance for Benjamin Alden. He leaves behind his wife and two children, as well as you all. It was a sad day when I was informed of his passing, even though he had been ill for some time. I visited him in the hospital to give him communion and pray with him, and I was honoured to have been with him during that time.” Eliza does her best to keep a straight face and not look at Charlie. The vicar continues,“We begin with a prayer, then his sister-in-law Eliza is going to sing, um, ‘The Wellsong’.” He seems confused, but lots of the people present make quiet pleased noises, she takes a steadying breath, as he continues. “May God give to you and all whom you love his comfort and peace, his light and his joy, in this world and the next; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you today and forever. Amen.”It was a good prayer, a sol

Eliza and Connor make their way back to the table, with two plates each and Eliza sits back down sighing deeply. Kai looks at her, and she tries to smile, but it’s unconvincing. He rests a hand on her hip, and leans in to her ear.“Baby, I can tell you’re not okay. I know that it’s a sad day, but something else is bothering you, I can feel it.” She nods,“I’m worried, this morning’s excitement has me on edge.” She rolls her shoulders, and shakes her head, “There’s nothing definitive, it’s just a feeling.” He nods, kissing her temple. Charlie looks at her, raising an eyebrow.“What happened this morning?” Eliza sighs,“I didn’t want you to worry, but I would have told you eventually.” She pushes the plate away from her, and gets up to come around to Charlie, she leans down and whispers in her ear. Kai doesn’t need to listen, and so scans the room for anyone that looks like they don’t belong. He can’t see anything off, and frowns. Ash puts a hand on his sho