Goodbye, My Love

Usually, Aldo would be fast asleep at this late hour. But he was awake, seated in the host’s chair, clutching his cane, and staring into the void.

Rowan, still in his military uniform, was seated on a side chair, two seats away from Aldo, his head bowed.

Wesley, known for his Lightheartedness, was slumped in his chair, his usually cheerful face clouded with thought.

A sense of unease gripped Loraine’s heart. It was a rare sight, seeing all of them together, ever since she had left to marry Marco.

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As Aldo Lifted his gaze and spotted Loraine, a grin stretched across his face. With effort, he raised a hand in a wave, still grinning. He called out, “Lorrie, come over here. We rarely get the chance to meet.”

stagnant

eyes Landed on her, it seemed as if they were yearning for someone

her throat, and Loraine nestled against Aldo’s

hadn’t impulsively left earlier, our family would have had the chance to be whole… I was away for three years. My absence caused pain

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during those sleepless nights. But, Marco, far from providing comfort, had only caused her anguish. In the end, she was left with

chuckle. “Silly girl, no need for apologies. Ever since your parents passed away, you’ve been our

of a different age, appeared somber. Aldo let

parents’ passing. I’ve been burdened for over a decade, but you, Rowan, and Wesley, are still young. It’s time to find some

to his only two sons. Rowan and Wesley averted their gazes, trying to conceal their

if it’s difficult to believe, you must

her lip, clutching the