From a young age, Morwenna always envied other kids who had parents constantly fussing over them. She couldn't understand how anyone could find that annoying.

Throughout the conversation, Stuart remained quiet, listening attentively without interrupting. What had started as a pleasant mood gradually turned somber. Unlike Morwenna, Stuart wasn't as naive. He was well aware of Grandpa Norbert's failing health. Norbert's sudden chattiness felt like he was settling his affairs.

Realizing he might have said too much, Norbert paused, "Alright, doesn't Wenna have school? It's getting late; Stuart, could you drive her back?"

Glancing at the time, Morwenna hurriedly replied, "Okay, I should head back to school then. I'll come visit you during the holidays, Grandpa."

As Morwenna and Stuart walked away, Norbert called out, "Wenna."

Turning back, Morwenna asked patiently, "Yes, Grandpa?"

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"Good...bye."

away the blood from his mouth with a handkerchief. Goodbye, indeed. Perhaps, forever. It felt like Morwenna's departure took away the last of Norbert's vitality. Norbert, who had been fine moments ago, struggled to stand. Keegan rushed to help

to his room, she muttered under her breath, "Old coot, why won't he

she was heartless; it was just

shock. He had heard everything. He heard his cousin wishing for their grandfather's death. His brother had once poisoned their grandfather, and now his cousin wished him

of hard work, allowing them to live a life of comfort. Why couldn't anyone else see the gratitude they owed, except his sister-in-law?

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