Josh worked quickly. Before long, he had cremated Caleb's body and returned with a small urn of ashes.Back at the house, the funeral was set up. Neighbors, having heard the news, filtered in to help—their eyes lingering on the memorial photo and that little ceramic pot, their sighs heavy with pity.I didn't have to act much. Haunted by the memories of my last life, my face was naturally pale, my eyes hollow. I looked every bit the shattered widow.Josh, meanwhile, held Catherine in his arms as he said to me, "Catherine just found out she's pregnant. Staying here might harm her health. She doesn't need to keep vigil."He settled her gently into a seat, all tenderness and care.I ignored their display of affection, but Catherine turned to me and spoke anyway."Riley, now that you're… alone… if you need a man's help around here, you can't expect Josh to do it for free, right?" Her eyes glittered with naked greed.Josh chimed in, "Riley, you still have those gold pieces from your
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