Raphael enveloped her in a tight embrace as they both succumbed to grief. With their parents gone, they both understood the pain and found comfort in each other's arms.

Elissa sobbed softly, her voice choked with anguish. “It still hurts," she confessed.

Raphael offered soothing words of comfort.

At that moment, he had a profound realization that the person in his embrace was his wife, and they were meant to support each other for a lifetime.

Meanwhile, Brantley, unable to sleep, ventured to their door in the quiet of the night.