S31 22. Heart to Heart

Philip followed Diana. The old woman was walking towards the front porch. When she arrived near the pole, she gripped her chest and staggered. Philip quickly grabbed her elbow.

“Grandma, are you okay?”

Diana gasped. As she turned around, tears welled up in her eyes. Her hands waved, asking Philip to step back.

“Please… leave me alone. I don’t want to see anyone.” Her breath was ragged.

‘But you don’t look well. Are you sick?”

Philip brought his head forward, examining Diana more closely. He was now sure that her face was redder than usual.

“Do you still take medicine regularly

Diana’s lips trembled even more intensely. In the past, she felt warm every time she received attention from the children he cared for. Bu now, her chest was burning. She became increasingly irritated.

“Don’t pretend to care about me. I don’t need your fake attention.”

With unsteady steps, Diana approached a chair. She sat there with her head in her hands. Philip could only watch her in silence for a

while.

“Grandma,” he called as the rise and fall of Diana’s shoulders

subsided.

Not getting an answer, he approached. He lowered his knees in front of Diana. His hand reached for her wrinkled fingers.

“Grandma,” he called softly. When he caught the eyes full of hurt, he

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smiled as best he could.

“Do you remember the first day you picked me up?”

in Diana’s eyes gave off another impression. However, the old woman seemed reluctant to

away.

that time, I was very confused. How could everyone I loved leave me at the same time? Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and brother.” Philip mentioned his family

his vocal cords.

at that time. Sad, angry, confused. I kept wondering. What

drawn back to reality. Diana apparently no longer avoided his eyes.

place to stay, helped

Philip’s lips was suddenly broken by laughter. Not a happy laugh, but one that was full of

know which one was the right direction. You’re the light that

memories to discuss. When he found one, the corners of

In the past, I always called

breath, denying

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moment is still vivid in my mind. You’re holding my hand like this.” Philip

erased. I seemed to see my mother’s smile on your

Philip’s

to fade. His eyes were misty, but he controlled his feelings

embarrassed. My father said that boys shouldn’t be spoiled or whiny. Because of that, I held it in. I pretended

escaped Philip’s lips, mixed

his throat.

easily overcame my shyness. I couldn’t

hard to

on, I no longer consider you a stranger. You’re my new parent. You are the one

head bowed, Philip pulled on his necklace until he could reach an oval pendant. “And you are my

one who hung it around Philip’s

family

her breath hitched. It wasn’t a family photo that she

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pendant.” Philip picked up the plastic wrap with his fingertips. Realizing how ridiculous he was, he chuckled.

wanted to keep the candy forever. But one day, ants ate it. So, I had to clean it and eat it. The candy has become a part of my body now. It’s

smiled and nodded. Then, carefully, he put the small package

fake. It hurts. my feelings.” Philip clutched his chest, wincing to express

was pressed tightly, just as

still consider me as your grandson, right?”

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