C22 The Twist

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