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Frozen in Time, Part IV
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15 Years later
“In closing, as we leave this place, let us remember Margaret Jean Merchant for her glowing smile and giving soul. She touched the lives of us all, and lives on in our hearts.”
The tears she’d held at bay spilled down Petra’s cheeks as she watched the mortuary staff remove the flowers from the casket. Ladies from Maggie’s church came forth to gather the arrangements and take them out to waiting vehicles for the ride to the cemetery.
She watched the ladies, trying to look anywhere but at the casket. But when the casket’s latch was slid into place, it echoed against the high vaulted ceilings of the chapel… and straight to Petra’s core, shattering what was left of her broken heart.
A low moan escaped her lips, followed by deep sobs. Leonard wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled his sister close. “It’s okay, sis. It’s going to be okay.”
Petra couldn’t respond, but she knew things would never be the same again.
To be continued…
Felicia Denise, Author 
Heartbreaking, Nesie. The details in this are so stark. The small sound of the casket’s latch closing is thunderous. ❤
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Very emotional piece. I’ll look forward to checking out the next installment.
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Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
Currently working through the next chapters. 😉
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