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 days have felt cold and

admit it.”

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

opened, releasing the tightness

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

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, but I neglected,

look after

my knees in front of you. But I don’t have enough courage. Because

forever.”

was the stupidest human being who threw away his perfect life pursue dreams he thought

asked you not to. What I hope is that you remember my last sentence. You are the only woman who

Her hands started pounding her chest, trying to beat the tightness. Unfortunately, the feeling that gripped her heart only got worse.

write a message like

me anymore. But why did he say all that to me? Did he deliberately make me feel guilty?

to answer. He also didn’t know how

her back. But this time, his efforts were

porch. She had actually been paying attention

great to ignore.

shook her head faintly. “Maybe, Grandma

must be very red,” Louis pointed to his eyes with a

Rowan for a long time.

we comfort Grandma, Mommy? Poor her. She is crying time.” Emily tilted her head. Her round eyes blinked, waiting for approval.

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

nodded in

to Susan who was teaching Abigail about plants.

to leave for a moment. We have

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finish it, we will come back to help you.”

your mission first. Thank you for helping me so

“You’re welcome, Grandma.”

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