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

Jeremy blinked at the clouds. The sky seemed to understand

It’s fate.” Jeremy

hasn’t had time to apologize to Kara, to the children. He hasn’t time to make amends for his mistakes. He….”

were getting redder. “I haven’t had a chance to hug him. All I did last

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Frank’s sobs was getting louder. “I

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that he taught me the wrong way. I understand he did that because he wanted the best for me. I was just annoyed because he tried to separate me from Kara and

changed. He regretted. So, I’m not annoyed with him anymore. I’m actually happy, proud that he’s

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at the grave and then looked down helplessly. His head shook in resignation. “He’s gone

touched his back. It turned out the twins had

over to Susan.

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

to eat with us.”

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

heart felt so

is my fault.” Frank was still trapped

her position, she could see Jeremy, Wela, and the remaining guests lowering their heads. They occasionally wiped their eyes with a handkerchief. Frank’s wailing must have turned

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

heart.

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Louis and I have already stopped crying. You should have stopped too,” Emily said though her

said that Great Grandpa is on his way to heaven. If his

Emily and I don’t want to make things difficult for Great Grandpa.”

chin trembled again. Biting his lip, he tried to hold it. “Yes, Kids. Daddy

Louis

whispered, following Susan’s instructions.

strong,” Emily said in a

became increasingly pitiful and quiet. However, his figure remained alive in everyone’s memories-both,

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