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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by little, I realized. You’re the one I lost. You left with the colors in my life. You disappeared like the light in my heart. My

admit it.”

I realize that I was too selfish to think only about my pleasure. Without realizing

deep breath. Her mouth opened, releasing the tightness that hit

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

the rest of my life without you. If only we were still together,

look after him.”

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

forever.”

being who threw away his perfect life pursue dreams he thought were grandiose.

peace. It’s okay if you still hate me. It would be too naive if I asked you not

into sobs again. Her hands started pounding her chest, trying to beat the tightness. Unfortunately, the feeling that gripped her heart only got worse. She started choking, coughing,

did he write a message like this? He should

that to me? Did he deliberately make me feel guilty?

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

do was still the same, give a warm hug and rub on her back. But this time, his efforts were in vain. Diana’s sadness was

chair on the back porch. She had actually been paying attention since earlier. At first, she tried to ignore it. However, Diana’s grief

great to ignore.

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

eyes must be very red,” Louis

Rowan for a long time. The message from

crying time.” Emily tilted her head. Her round

the curve 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. “Okay, Mommy!”

they turned to Susan who was teaching Abigail

we have to leave for a moment. We

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we will come back

Take care of your mission first. Thank you for helping me so far.”

“You’re welcome, Grandma.”

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