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“Here, Diana said, finding Aaron and handing him her phone. When he took it, worried voices on the other end brought him to the edge of tears again.
After the call, Aaron handed Diana a pair of flat shoes. “I’m sorry for making you wear my mother’s shoes, but these will be more comfortable than heels.”
Diana quickly changed, and Aaron brought her a warm coat, which she also put on right away.
Aaron said, “I have too much to deal with now. If you’re hungry, find something to eat yourself. Just keep a close eye on my
sister.”
“Don’t worry; I’ll take good care of Ellie and your mom,” Diana replied.
Aaron put Diana’s high heels away properly. Ellie regained her senses and saw her mother watching over her, tears breaking her calm.
Holding Joanna’s hand, Ellie choked back her sobs and quietly asked, “Mom, how did dad…?”
“Don’t ask anything. Just send your dad off well,” Joanna interrupted, her calmness hiding deep sorrow. Ellie nodded obediently.
Someone announced, “Mrs. Thompson, the Warren family is here.”
Todd and Nancy had come with Alex. After Todd and Nancy offered their condolences, Alex stepped forward. Looking at Harold’s portrait and the small urn, he suddenly knelt down with a loud thud.
Aaron was shocked by Alex’s unexpected action. Whispers quickly spread among the crowd.
“Who is he, and why did he kneel?”
“I think I’ve seen him before; isn’t he Ellie’s fiancé?”
“Why hasn’t Harold mentioned him?”
Alex’s parents looked worried as they focused on Harold’s picture, their eyes showing a deep guilt. Aaron noticed that Alex stayed on his knees, tension radiating from him.
The officiant quickly gestured for someone to help Alex up, but he pushed away those who tried to assist him, bowing deeply before Harold.
“Alex, there’s no need for such grand gestures; my dad can’t handle it.” Aaron said, his voice heavy with unresolved issues about Alex’s past disrespect toward his family.
Alex met Aaron’s gaze, his eyes red and filled with emotion, unable to form words.
He remained kneeling before Harold’s image; the crowd surrounded him, whispering in curiosity, while Joanna and Ellie stayed apart.
“Layton.” Lacey pulled Layton to the entrance. “What is happening?”
Diana asked, “Is Alex treating Harold like his father?”
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Layton replied, “Pretty much.”
Lacey and Diana gasped together. “What?”
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Layton continued, “The one who saved Alex was Ellie, not Haley and the one who can no longer have children is also Ellie. Harold lost his leg trying to save her, and Alex was visiting Thompson family the day Harold had his accident.
“The circumstances of Harold’s death and how Ellie saved Alex are still secrets, hidden by both families. The truth will be revealed after Harold is buried.”
