Alice

I tried to comfort her, feeling a pang of guilt. "It's not your fault, Lily. These things happen. I'll make sure to make preparations for your mother's burial. I'll tell my husband to arrange everything. We'll have a suitable ceremony for her."

Lily's sobs slowed, and she sniffled. "Thank you... thank you so much."

"No, don't thank me. It's all our fault," I said softly. "And don't worry, Lumber has been arrested. The police will investigate everything, and we'll get to the bottom of this."

"I hope so," Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper.

I nodded, letting out a sharp sigh. "Me too, Lily. Me too."

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