S31 48. Warm Hug

Frank glanced at Kara briefly. His wife raised an eyebrow and gave a small nod, giving support.

“What do you want to do, Grandma?”

“I want to apologize.” Diana cupped the face that reminded her of Rowan. “I’m sorry about this selfish grandmother of yours, Frank. I shouldn’t have taken out my anger on you, dragging you into your grandfather’s troubles. You were not at fault. I should have welcomed you warmly at the farm.”

Swallowing bitterness, Diana turned to Kara. “And you too. I should have welcomed you all warmly, invited you to tour the farm and eat together. Sorry if I have disappointed and saddened you with my

treatment.”

Kara smiled slightly. Diana’s sadness was contagious through her

eyes.

“It’s okay, Grandma. I didn’t take it to heart.” Kara stroked her arm.

However, the old woman caught her hand. Her head shook slight made you walk to the orphanage and shovel the snow there. I igno your tiredness and coldness. I asked you to prepare dinner when y had a fever. I didn’t even allow you to sit at the dining table. Sorry you had to eat in the living room and back porch.”

“It’s okay, Grandma. It’s okay. It’s all over. I’m happy that Grandma accepted me. There’s nothing to regret now.”

Diana sighed faintly then turned to Frank. The layers of her tears glistened reflecting the emotions.

“You have a very good wife. You’re lucky to have her, Frank. You made

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the right choice.

Not expecting to receive such praise, Frank let out a laugh. His heart felt light, his chest felt spacious.

“Grandma,” Frank hugged Diana and rubbed her back, “thank you for making this moment possible. I’m relieved that you want to make peace with us. Thank you for forgetting your past sadness for us.”

Diana shook her head. She closed her eyes a little longer before meeting Frank’s gaze again. “Don’t thank me. You will only embarrass me. You are my grandson. I should love you.”

Diana turned to Kara. “And we are family. We should get along and live in peace.”

hugged Diana tightly. “Thank

don’t thank me. You reminded me of how cruel

she returned the distance.

to congratulate my

look. After a mo she glanced at Kara.

this one,

out a laugh. “Yes,

“Thank you, Grandma.”

welcome, My Sweetheart.”

and Diana hugged. Their closeness made everyone’s eyes

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Emily cupped her chubby cheeks and tilted

her head.

if there were tears then sniffed as if he had snot

gesture.

and Emily take Grandma in? She must be very tired and sleepy.” Frank ruffled

Grandma should be asleep by now. Come on, Grandma. Let’s go

also took Diana’s hand. “But before that, Grandma has to get to know Grandma Susan. She’s Mommy’s mother. She’s knitting inside. We asked her to

guys are very kind. I feel bad for Susan.

I think Grandma Susan

come on in. We can

need. I can share room with Grandma.”

are many guest rooms in our house. You and Grandma

trying to take Abigail’s hand. “Come on, Abi!”

Abigail took Emily’s hand. “Okay. Thank you for considering

special,

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the two guests in, the others followed at a leisurely pace. They smiled at the

as he put his arm around

have felt so guilty that Abigail asked her to fly right then and there,” Barbara said as she took Philip’s arm that was not carrying the

gave a meaningful glance, “we throw a

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