Chapter 235

“After she dies, he discovers the truth and breaks down at her grave, wishing she’d come back.”

William’s voice softened. “I feel sorry for her. While she was alive, he never said he loved her. Only at her tombstone does he declare his love.”

He looked at me directly. “What good is love that comes too late?‘

The question hit close to home. This character is too similar to me…except I’m not that lucky. At least the guy in the show actually loved her. Even if I died, Blake probably wouldn’t notice.

I forced a smile. ‘Is that storyline really enough to make you cry?”

“I wasn’t crying!” William protested. “Something got in my eye!”

I laughed. “William, you need a better excuse.”

“Cheeky girl,” he grumbled good–naturedly. “You disappear for days, then show up just to make fun of me?”

“Of course not. I missed you and wanted to visit.”

I prepared his tea, moving with the familiar routine developed over years. William settled back, watching me.

that come too late

you’re together, then suddenly can’t let go after losing them – that’s not

you

someone else, what right do you have

behind me, voice hardening.

discussion, but I assumed he was still

television, Grandpa. It’s bad for

huffed. “You’re right. Some people aren’t worth my

deep breath. “William, Blake announced he and Laurel are getting engaged next week…

hand froze, teacup in mid–air. “That

always going to end up with her,” I said carefully. “You know better than anyone how strong

too sentimental. He’s with Laurel because

I told him you were his savior too.

fast.”

head. “You both saved him.

over me. Blake’s supposed debt to Laurel was just an excuse he fed to William. His actions

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to him, why did he never return to Pinehaven Village after leaving? I waited there

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