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.”

turned to Kara. “And we are family.

Kara hugged Diana tightly. “Thank

reminded me of how cruel

Nodding, she returned the distance. “Okay. I won’t thank

now is my chance to congratulate

it a loving look. After a mo she glanced at Kara. “Congratulations on

this one, may I thank

out a laugh.

“Thank you, Grandma.”

welcome, My Sweetheart.”

again, Kara and Diana hugged. Their closeness made everyone’s eyes fill with tears.

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is very moving.” Emily cupped her chubby cheeks and tilted

her head.

very moving.” Louis wiped his eyes as if there were tears then sniffed as if

gesture.

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

by now. Come on, Grandma. Let’s go in.” He took

She’s Mommy’s mother. She’s knitting inside. We asked her to make

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

think Grandma Susan would

behind him. “Abigail, come on in. We can take yo your

need. I

are many guest rooms in our house. You and Grandma can have

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

took Emily’s hand. “Okay. Thank you for considering me a special

special, Abi.”

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followed at a leisurely pace. They smiled at the sight

an unexpected surprise,” Frank muttered as he

asked her to fly right then and there,” Barbara

glance, “we throw

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