Chapter 26

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, William, I said slowly, feeling tears threaten. I’ll always be grateful for your kindness. Though I may tid longer be part of this family, you’ll forever be in my heart.”

William’s hand trembled in mine as Charles approached with the medication. Without hesitation, I reached up and took the pills from the butter’s Hand,

“These are new,” I observed, studying the tablets before popping them into my mouth. “Fruit–flavored vitamin B complex. Larger than last times,

The room wenteadly quiet.

“How did you…” William started, then stopped as I pulled an envelope from my purse.

“Your latest health report,‘ I said, placing it on the coffee table. I had three different specialists review it. You’re in perfect health for your age, William.

The color in William’s face shifted from sickly white to embarrassed red.

smile, “you don’t have to keep up this act. No more fake heart

some emotional outburst or rash decision,” I continued, keeping my voice level. “I’ve spent a long time thinking about this.

girl who walked into my

he opened his eyes again, they were suspiciously bright. “Audrey…” he paused, his voice rougher than usual. “You were everything I could have wanted

added, shooting Blake a disappointed look. “You and my grandson…

as he dabbed at his eyes. I always imagined you’d be here, running this

William, I thought, The cancer had already decided I wouldn’t

screwed this up, boy. The least you can

my dress, trying to

might change his mind, not when my time was running

delight before she caught herself. Her

glass. “That’s rich, coming from you. Tell me, Miss Rose, would they be signing divorce papers if you hadn’t

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255