S31 56. Last Sentence from Rowan

“Grandma?” Frank called softly. “Are you okay?”

Diana shook her head slowly. Her index finger was half raised. “Is this… from your grandfather?”

Frank nodded. “Grandpa left this album and letter for you. Do you need my help to read it?”

Diana’s mouth opened without a word. However, her fingers moved

closer to the letter.

With slow movements, Diana opened the envelope. As soon as the contents of the letter were seen, her eyes closed. Her fingers

trembled even more violently.

“Let me help you, Grandma.” Frank knew Diana wouldn’t be able to do

The old woman nodded. Even though her eyelids were closed, her

tears still fell.

“Diana,” Frank began to read the old-fashioned writing, “I knew you wondering why I wrote you this letter. Maybe you’re happy becaus died first. I thought that I would be happy if you died first. But turn out, I was wrong.”

Frank glanced at Diana briefly. The old woman was still trying to

contain her emotions.

“I’m not annoyed at all that you read my will. I’m actually relieved, I can express everything without having to hide from you.”

“Since you left, I feel like there’s something strange in my life. There’s an empty space in my heart. It’s like your curse hit me. No matter what I do, I never feel complete. I don’t know what happiness is.”

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the one I lost. You left with the colors in my life. You disappeared like the light in my heart. My days have felt cold and

to admit

our marriage. I realize that I was too selfish to think only about my pleasure. Without realizing it, you’re the happiness that

deep breath. Her mouth opened, releasing the

moment. Only after her breathing was under control did he continue-weakly,

you, Diana. I’m sorry I spent the rest of my life without you. If only we were still together, Norman might not have gone so quickly. He was young, his future was bright,

after

bend my knees in front of you. But I don’t have enough courage. Because I know, I don’t deserve your forgiveness

forever.”

pursue dreams he thought were grandiose. I didn’t realize that what needed the most was already within my

in peace. It’s okay if you still hate me. It would be too naive if I asked you not to. What I hope is that you remember my last sentence. You are the only woman who has

again. Her hands started pounding her chest, trying to beat the tightness. Unfortunately, the feeling that gripped

message like this? He should hate

why did he say all that to me? Did he deliberately make

know what to answer. He also didn’t know how

rub on her back. But this time, his

Emily pointed her finger at a chair on the back porch. She had actually been paying attention since

great to ignore.

Little Bee.” Kara shook her head faintly. “Maybe, Grandma

difficulty breathing. Her eyes must be very red,” Louis pointed to his eyes with a hand dirty with

for a long time. The message from Grandpa must have

Poor her. She is crying time.” Emily tilted her head. Her round eyes

of her lips. “Yes, Little Angel. Don’t forget wash your hands first. And remember, you have to be careful with what you say.

in unison.

to Susan who was teaching Abigail

to leave for a moment. We have

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After we finish it, we will come

smiled gently. “It’s okay. Take care of your mission first.

“You’re welcome, Grandma.”

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