章 283: IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHADOW

[Music Recommendation: When The Party Is Over ~ Billie Eilish]

It was a gloomy, rainy day, the sky a deep shade of gray, and the air heavy with sorrow. The streets were empty, save for the mournful procession making its way to the cemetery. Everyone was dressed in black, their faces somber and their eyes red-rimmed from crying, especially Old Bat, who had been hospitalized for three days after hearing the news.

Lily and Raven led the procession, their faces pale and their eyes fixed on the coffin being carried by six pallbearers. The coffin was draped in a black velvet cloth, adorned with white lilies and a silver plaque that read "Shadow."

Behind them, Maya pushed a stroller carrying her newborn baby boy, her eyes fixed on the coffin with a mix of sadness and gratitude. Luca walked beside her, his eyes fixed on the ground. He had only met Shadow a few times, but he knew how nice he was as a person.