Begging for a Second Chance (Sienna Sloan and Jarred Sterling) novel Chapter 530

The morning sun pierced through the fog, casting a cool light over the sprawling suburban cemetery.

The convoy, led by police cruisers, came to a smooth halt at the entrance.

Captain Rhodes and his team took their positions, setting up their forensic equipment with practiced efficiency.

The solemn, authoritative aura of law enforcement seemed to quiet even the morning breeze.

Sienna pushed the car door open and stepped out, her features set in their usual calm, sharp lines.

Luna and Thea stayed close, flanking her on either side.

As the group stepped into the cemetery, the sight before them forced everyone to a dead stop.

Celeste's gravestone was entirely cordoned off by dozens of bodyguards dressed in black.

It was an impenetrable fortress.

The silver-haired Eleanor Sterling stood directly in front of the headstone, leaning heavily on her cane.

Radiating pure fury, she looked like a sentinel ready to defend the grave to her dying breath.

"I dare anyone to touch her grave!" Eleanor was the first to speak, her raspy voice trembling with rage, completely disregarding the police presence.

"Celeste was gentle, kind, and never fought with anyone. She died a tragic death, yet you still refuse to let her rest!

If anyone tries to dig up her grave today and disturb her peace, I will fight you with everything I have left in these old bones!"

Helena had been hesitating slightly.

Back at the airport, she had gone pale under the police interrogation.

But the moment she saw Eleanor, it was like she'd been injected with a shot of courage.

She quickly bypassed Captain Rhodes and took her place beside the older woman.

Glaring at the officers, her voice regained its arrogant edge.

"That's right! Interrogating us wasn't enough, now you won't even let the dead rest?

Our Celeste has just been laid to rest. What is the meaning of constantly harassing her?"

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify