[Blaze]
I knew people I avoided would come to mourn at the house. Having Kyle beside me helped to prevent them from approaching me all at once. The first person to arrive was Willow.
"Poor guy. I met him at church last Sunday, and he was healthy. Who would have guessed that two days later, he breathed his last?" she said in a sad voice. "You see his children? They don't look sad."
I remained silent, not responding to her words. The line in front of me continued, albeit very slowly. I couldn't wait for my turn to leave this place. I tried to calm down with the woman, who wouldn't stop talking next to me.
When my turn came, I looked at his peaceful face. I couldn't believe I was so lucky. My business with Richard was finished before he was gone. I'd have to deal with his children if it w
