Chapter 46

Five hours had passed since the tragic incident, and Stanley finally mustered the strength to make the devastating phone call.

With a heavy heart, he dialed Larissa's number, praying that she would pick up."Hello?" Larissa's voice sounded weak, almost as if she had been crying.

"Larissa, it's Stanley," he spoke softly, his voice trembling. "I have some bad news. Bernard... he's gone." Stanley said,

The line fell silent for a moment, and Stanley could hear the sound of Larissa gasping for air. Then, a heart-wrenching sob ripped through the receiver, causing Stanley to feeling guilty,

"No, no, it can't be true," Larissa choked out between sobs. "Bernard... he can't be dead." Larissa said,

Stanley's heart ached as he listened to Larissa's anguish. He wished he could be there with her, to hold her and comfort her in this painful moment.

"Larissa, I'm so sorry," Stanley offered, his voice filled with emotions. "My friends are taking his body to be buried. They're making all the arran