Mom reached for his hand. "Richard is right. This is what Camille wanted. Perhaps it will help us find meaning in her loss."
I stared at them in disbelief. Were they seriously accepting this?
"Stefan?" I turned to him, seeking an ally. "Don't you have anything to say?"
He looked up slowly. "What is there to say? Camille made her wishes clear." He gave a bitter laugh. "At least I get the ring back. Small comfort."
Martin cleared his throat. "The transfer process has already begun. The Lighthouse Foundation has been notified, though the public announcement will wait until the family has had time to process this privately."
As we prepared to leave, I noticed Dr. Elena Reyes, director of the Lighthouse Foundation, waiting in the reception area.
"I won't intrude on your family's grief," s
