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.”

air, stirring life into the previously stagnant atmosphere, and the three formerly quiet men all

When their eyes Landed on her, it seemed as

and Loraine nestled

had the chance to be whole… I was away for three years. My

spent the last three years devoid of family

for Marco was what sustained her during those sleepless nights. But, Marco, far from providing comfort, had only caused her anguish. In the end,

gently stroked her hair with his warm, weathered hand, speaking with a raspy chuckle. “Silly girl, no

appeared somber. Aldo let out a sigh and continued, “Grandpa

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

two sons. Rowan and Wesley averted their

difficult to believe, you must accept reality.

lip, clutching the hem of