All members of the Thompson family were present today.


    Justin walked alongside Be, his gaze looking straight ahead with


    unwavering steadiness. He kept his cool despite being the only


    outsider.


    His head could not be any clearer.


    Justin wanted to be the shoulder for Be to lean on and the


    presence she could let down her guard with.


    Jan stayed behind Justin. The sight of the Thompson brothers made


    his hair stand on end and his palms mmy.


    Learning from Justin’s experience,n envisioned a future wife with a


    lot fewer brothers.


    “Be!”


    The family surrounded Be.


    The Thompsons were not too pleased to see Justin.


    Before, the Thompsons would have closed the door and released the


    hounds on Justin.


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    “I appreciate all you have done.”


    Be watched tenderly as Amelia wheeled Steven over, not ming Steven for attending the funeral


    instead of resting. “Thank you for your hard work, Amelia. You helped me a lot by keeping Steve


    company and doing so much for him.


    “We’re a family, Be. Don’t say that.” Thepliment made Amelia


    feel warm and cozy inside.


    “Steve, get better soon and take good care of Amelia.”


    Be reached Steven and Amelia, taking their hands in each of hers


    and gently sping them together. “I hope you will be a guardian


    angel to Amelia.”


    Steven’s eyes welled up as he looked at the imposing figure behind


    Be.


    It was time for him to move on from Be.


    Be already had someone who would do anything for her, and the


    man was stronger and more reliable than Steven.


    Justin looked at the woman’s back in silence, his emotions stirring.


    He was tempted to hug her and tell the world that all she needed was


    him.


    The send-off ceremony began several minutester.


    Drew, who was on standby outside, approached Be in a hurry wit


    grim look.


    “We have a situation, Be. Word somehow got out, and the press is


    out there.”


    “What?” Be was shocked. “Ash is thorough and never leaves room for error. Given that the guests


    are on our side, how did word get out?”


    “I was advised that the hired protection belongs to Salvador


    Corporation.”


    Drew gave Justin an intimidating look.


    Justin furrowed his brows. “It wasn’t me.”


    “I know.”


    Be raised her arm, looking every inch like a boss. “I wouldn’t have


    let youe if I suspected you.”


    The man was touched.


    “I believe Shannon and Bethany are likely behind it. They know more


    than anyone else how Linny died. They are just waiting for her


    funeral.”


    Be chuckled gruesomely, her eyes bloodshot. “They enjoy being in


    the spotlight and being seen in a positive light.


    “Well, they’vee to the wrong ce to seek attention.”


    She carried herself with such aggression that even Justin and Drew


    got goosebumps.


    “Ms. Thompson…”