Once Avery left Ylore, Gary might never allow her to return.

It was a long time before a cedar coffin— borne by the members of the Gould family, exited the hotel. She saw Elliot's towering figure. He had clearly become a part of the Goulds.

Gary would not have him carry Christopher's coffin otherwise.

Soon, they placed the coffin into the hearse. Many expensive cars left, disappearing from sight.

Avery, with the umbrella in her hand, followed the crowd and left.

She did not hail a taxi. S