1. Forever Gone

As Emily was still sobbing, Louis was pouting. Even though the mourners had left, both of them were reluctant to go home.

“Little Angel, can you stop crying? Great Grandpa must be sad looking at you from up there. You want him to rest in peace, right?” Kara rubbed Emily’s cheek then stroked Louis’ shoulder. Their eyes were already swollen.

However, instead of subsiding, Emily’s cries only got louder. Even

Louis started to whine.

“Why did he die so soon, Mommy? He just changed. He should be having fun with us, not buried like this. Now, how can we cross out the point in the guidebook? Great Grandpa is gone. He can no longer accompany me and Emily everywhere.”

Louis faltered. His shoulders shook violently. However, he still wanted to go on. “In fact, I already planned to add more points to the list. I want to introduce Great Grandpa to my friends at school. I also want to take him on a plane. I can go on holiday out of town while learning business from him. Now what? He’s gone.”

While Louis sobbed, Emily’s voice quavered in pain. “I also plan to a some points to the list. Great Grandpa has never read us stories. H has never played, had a walk, or taken photos with us. He never…

he….”

As Emily was choked, Kara pulled her into a hug and also Louis. The trembling from their little bodies spread fast to her heart. She could not help but let the tears rolling down her face.

Sighing heavily, Susan rubbed the twins’ shoulders. Even though her touch didn’t help, at least she tried, unlike Frank who had difficulties dealing with his own pain. He was kneeling down at the side of the

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“Grandpa….” Frank closed his eyes. Two drops of tears fell to the ground. His hands were clenched so tightly. He wasn’t sure what he was holding. Sadness? Regret? Disappointment? Whatever it was, it felt really suffocating.

With a gloomy face, Jeremy rubbed his brother’s shoulder. He knew very well how much Frank loved Rowan.

Even though Frank often harbored annoyance to his grandfather, Rowan was the one who accompanied Frank from time to time. Those two people were like two poles in one magnet. They never met but always together.

“Frank,” Jeremy whispered, giving him a light, encouraging pat.

However, Frank shook his head, refusing any consolation. “It’s my fault, Jeremy. If only I’d forced him to come eat with us….” He swallowed like it was a rough gravel.

“If only I had insisted on solving all the problems yesterday afternoon, the accident wouldn’t have happened. Grandpa would still be with us.”

of

the clouds. The sky seemed to understand the situation of their

your fault, Frank. It’s fate.” Jeremy tried to calm his brother again.

many things to d hasn’t had time to apologize to Kara, to the children. He hasn’t time

I did last time was just holding his arm. All said last time

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sigh, Frank’s sobs was getting

One

did that because he wanted the best for me. I was just annoyed because

So, I’m

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and then looked down helplessly. His head shook in resignation. “He’s gone and I was

touched his back. It turned

over to

Kara, resting his chin on her shoulder. He felt tired-very tired. His feelings were too heavy. “I shouldn’t have let him

to eat with

a deep breath and whispered softly, “It’s okay, Frank. It’s okay even if you feel guilty.

heart felt so empty. He

my fault.” Frank was still

position, she could see Jeremy, Wela, and the remaining guests lowering their heads. They occasionally wiped their eyes

when two tiny hands reached for his legs. As he looked down, the faces of

heart.

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please don’t cry. Louis and I have already stopped crying. You should have stopped too,” Emily said though her pursed lips. Traces of tears were still clear on her cheeks.

Grandpa is on his

could be hard. Emily and I don’t

he tried to hold it. “Yes,

lowered his knees and stretched his arms. Emily and Louis immediately

Daddy,” Louis whispered,

all have to be strong,” Emily said in

the rain came, they left with heavy steps. Rowan’s grave became increasingly pitiful and quiet. However, his figure remained alive in everyone’s memories-both, the good and

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