It had started with stomach pain. Elena clutched her belly late into the night, trying to stay quiet, not wanting to cause a fuss. When the pain grew unbearable, she was rushed to the hospital. By the time they arrived, she was already slipping away.
Doctors tried everything they could, but Elena never opened her eyes again.
The entire family was shattered. Mrs. Helen collapsed in tears. Her husband, Mr. Louis, sat still — silent and stunned — his eyes fixed on the smiling portrait of Elena now resting atop the coffin.
In the photo, she looked radiant. Full of life. No one could believe she was gone.
A Coffin That Wouldn’t Move
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