Chapter 96

• Apparently, that was easier said than done. As if out to ruin her plans, Gaby kept them awake all night. She slept at three in the morning but even then, she kept waking up crying. Mel asked her to sleep because she had to wake up early but she couldn't. Not when her child wouldn't settle down. By the time the sun came out, they were all exhausted. Luckily, she finally decided to sleep, giving her the chance to leave quietly. She wouldn't cry as long as she didn't see her leaving.
• It was too early to head to the prison so she took a detour to Zander's grave. Max had buried him beside his father. Since she had been in shock, he hadn't consulted her in anything concerning the funeral. Not that she minded the place he'd chosen. It was a large square plot where Edgar Carter had been alone until Zander had arrived. The long, coffin-shaped stone graves had a headstone with their names clearly spelled out.
• Edgar Carter