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.”

into the previously stagnant atmosphere, and the three formerly quiet men all had twinkles of delight

affection. When their eyes Landed on her, it seemed

in her throat, and Loraine nestled against Aldo’s

my actions. If I 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 to

last three years devoid of family

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

with a raspy chuckle. “Silly girl,

each of a different age, appeared somber. Aldo let out a sigh and continued, “Grandpa is growing old,

over a decade, but you, Rowan, and

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

to believe, you must accept reality. The dead are

her lip, clutching