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.”

Kara. “And we are family. We should get along and live in

Kara hugged Diana tightly. “Thank you, Grandma.”

thank me. You reminded me of how cruel I can

distance. “Okay. I won’t thank you anymore.”

to congratulate

mo she glanced at Kara. “Congratulations on your

softened. “For this one, may I thank

out a

“Thank you, Grandma.”

welcome, My Sweetheart.”

Their closeness made everyone’s eyes

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cupped

her head.

Louis wiped his eyes as if there were tears then sniffed as if he had snot in his nose. Frank laughed at his

gesture.

why don’t you and Emily take Grandma in? She must be very tired and sleepy.” Frank ruffled

by now. Come on, Grandma. Let’s go

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 make a beautiful scarf for Grandma Diana.” She smiled

“You guys are very kind. I feel bad for Susan. She’s in

softly. “No, no. I think Grandma Susan would

We can take yo your room after we drop

softly. “No need. I can share room with Grandma.”

guest rooms in our house. You and Grandma can have

reached out, trying to take

Emily’s hand. “Okay. Thank

special, Abi.”

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others followed at a leisurely pace. They smiled at the sight in front of them.

an unexpected surprise,” Frank muttered as he put his

and there,” Barbara said as she took Philip’s arm that

meaningful glance, “we

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