Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 585 The Final Breath

Inside the hospital room, Tessa sat silently at her grandfather’s bedside. He lay unconscious, and she kept telling herself he was only sleeping–that he would wake up soon, and everything would be okay.

It was the only way she could breathe.

No one knew how long had passed when the old man finally opened his eyes. The moment he saw Tessa sitting beside him, a faint smile formed on his lips.

He tried to lift his hand, but he had no strength left.

“Tessa…”

He wanted to speak, but not a sound came out.

Tessa understood instantly and grasped his hand tightly.

“Grandpa, I’m here. I came back. I’ll stay with you,” she whispered with a trembling smile at the corners of her eyes.

She couldn’t cry. Not now. If she cried, he would only feel worse.

“Are you in pain? Where does it hurt?” Her voice cracked with worry. He must have been holding on, suffering, just to wait for her. And now, finally seeing her, he could let go.

His tired eyes were full of unspoken words, but he could only look at her–gaze fixed, almost greedy. If there was another life to live, he wanted to be her grandfather again. And in that life, he would protect her better, never let her suffer.

Tessa saw the effort in his eyes.

His

gaze

line of sight, opened the drawer,

A letter.

From him.

read it, her tears finally came,

He found her crumpled in a chair, crying like a child. Without hesitation, he pulled her into

murmured, holding her close. “Grandpa wouldn’t want you to be like this. You’ve got to be strong

fall apart like this tore his heart to shreds. But some things in life

could save him. No one

Landon was holding Tessa, Mr. Walter relaxed a little. At least

see you one last time. He’s in pain

585 The Final

sentence, but Tessa understood.

Remove the oxygen tube.

Spare him the agony.

gently, not wanting her to carry

shook

stood up, looked into

find you,” she said, voice cracking. “I’ll be your granddaughter again. And next

old man smiled–a

had no doubts. His Tessa was strong. She’d survive. Especially

others quietly entered the room. Louis cried so hard

all been for his own good. And now,

tears. “I’ve been such a disappointment. If there’s a next

beside