Chapter 1683

Derril looked at the cigarettes and smiled. "Sure, sure. It's no trouble. We're neighbors, so of course we help each other. "You can head back now. Tonight, I'll arrange for the coffin to arrive and have a band play mourning music. As for the money, it'll be the usual rate. They won't dare overcharge with me watching. "I'll take care of organizing the villagers too. Tomorrow, the women can handle the cooking, and in the morning, we'll get some men to dig the grave. I'll handle the rest and make sure everything goes smoothly." Matthew said a couple polite words and left. That night, the funeral music began. The village women helped cook, preparing meals for the visiting villagers who came to pay respects. Some old friends of the Neper family stopped by, left flowers, and offered their condolences. The house had been cold and empty, but now it was bustling with activity. At the memorial, Rooney stood in front of the casket wearing a black suit. He quietly wept for a while, stepped