Lost Me Gained Regret

I was at my breaking point.

There were kids to think about, and after breakfast, it was straight to bed for me.

Gregory had collapsed, Lucius was nursing an injury, and Dailey had been on watch for two days straight. The backlog at Ford Group and SZ Technology was piling up. I had to step in and help sort things out.

Before leaving, I wanted to have a word with Christine, but she just sat on the couch, scrolling through her phone, completely ignoring me.

It wasn't the right time for a heart-to-heart.

I'd wait.

I dreamt of Grandma again.

She must be worried about me, visiting my dreams so often.

"Lily, life's journey is all about experiencing birth, aging, illness, and death."

"I'm glad, my dear, that I got to spend some time with you, to share this bond, while I was still alive."

"I had thought I might never see you again in this lifetime."

I hugged her tightly.

"Grandma..."

I cried freely in her arms, not wanting to hear those words.

I didn't want to lose her, yet I had to accept that I already had.

"Grandma."

calling out to her,

can't you come

it was

wished

softly, "Lily, you need to

waiting to be called 'great-grandma.' You promised

you, and you shouldn't

of your children. Let me reside in the deepest corner of your heart, and save the rest for them." "Be brave, don't

sensed Grandma was about to leave, and I

she still faded

Abdul, is Jane

Christine looked worried.

been sleeping soundly but suddenly started crying, now

worn off, woke up and insisted on staying by her side, despite

was beside

to alarm them further, said,

expected, considering her Grandma just

spoke, as if making a tough

about this child, we

"Gregory,"

in time to stop him, "This child is

stand to see you in

Mr.

we treat

it will

pain."

"I'm fine."

gripping his arm as he adjusted my