Chapter 267: A Fitting End
The next day, Rory woke up rejuvenated. They got ready to go to the execution hall.
Rory was not sure about bringing Ellie there, but Liam insisted. He wanted Lennon to see them as a family together and die restlessly.
Rory made sure to make arrangements for Ellie to be not there at the time of the execution. She might not remember anything when she grows up, but she didn’t think that watching someone getting killed would be good for her.
Liam was asked if he wanted to visit Lennon the previous night as he was his son. But Liam refused. They were informed that Lennon had no preferences for his last meal. He refused to meet with a priest, and he had no requests other than to be buried in his best suit.
Rory was not feeling very happy as she thought she would be when she was seated in front of the big glass in the witness room. On the other side of the glass was a bed with belts attached and other monitors and equipment.
It was somber. Everyone who was there was somber. Mrs. Brown sat beside her and held her hand. With a measured smile she asked Rory about her pregnancy.
Rory thanked Mrs. Brown again. When she was in a dark place, it was Mrs. Brown who helped her overcome the darkness. She got better.
Sidney was not present. They said her condition was worsening and she didn’t like to be helped. Skyla was with her grandparents. They were nice people and they didn’t want Skyla to know her connection with her father. They had changed Skyla’s surname to theirs so that Skyla would have a peaceful life.
Rory looked back to see Derick in the last row. He was alone. Julia was heavily pregnant and didn’t want to witness an execution.
Things have been good with them and Derick although Derick has been keeping a distance. Rory understood and appreciated it. Although Liam is not who he was, it’s better to not hurt him.
A lot went on. Everyone was watching it with a somber heart. Finally, it was time to bring out William Caroll, the destroyer of many lives.
Wearing a tailored suit, he was brought out. He looked very thin and pale. The contrast was very apparent when he was dressed as he used to.