The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1230

"The time has come," the funeral director checked the time and drew out his words, "Seal the casket."

At the mention of sealing the casket, a wave of heartache washed over Celeste.

Four pallbearers stood at each corner of the casket, hammer and nail at the ready, prepared to seal the casket at any moment.

The mourners stood in thirty neat rows, bowing in unison towards the portrait of the deceased.

The funeral director hosted the funeral.

Just as the nail was about to descend, Celeste suddenly pushed past her husband and flung herself onto the casket, sobbing, "No, don't, don't nail it."

Tears welled up in Alger's eyes, and he covered his face, unable to hold back his sobs.

Clutching the casket, Celeste tearfully asked the hundreds of mourners, "Is there a chance, just a chance, that we got it wrong? That Crystal isn't really dead. There have been many cases like this, haven't there? Everyone thinks the patient is dead, but they're actually still alive, still breathing. Can we check Crystal again?"

"Celeste." Louisa held back her tears. She wanted to pull Celeste aside, but seeing her cry so desperately, she couldn't bring herself to do it.

"I can feel that Crystal isn't dead. She doesn't want to be suffocated inside there. She's begging me for help." Hope filled Celeste's words as she pleaded with those around her, "Let's open the casket and check again. Maybe a miracle will happen!"

Her darling daughter had already given them a sign by "making it snow", she must have the ability to open her eyes again.

"Madam, let the deceased rest in peace," the funeral director advised, "Opening the casket again would be disrespectful."

"No, she's not dead. How can she be considered deceased? Please believe me. She's really still alive. Let's just open it and see."

As she spoke, a thought struck Celeste, and she turned to look for a slender figure behind her.

Upon seeing Arabella, she exclaimed excitedly, "Bella, out of everyone here, I trust you the most. Can you help me see if Crystal is still alive? We'll open the casket, and you just have to take a look, okay?"

Filled with compassion, Arabella was about to respond when,