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

knew it was

wished she could come

stroked my back, speaking softly, "Lily, you need

'great-grandma.' You promised

and you shouldn't dwell

you will also be Gregory's wife, the mother of your children. Let me reside in the deepest corner of your heart,

sensed Grandma was about to leave, and I

she still faded away

Abdul, is

Christine looked worried.

been sleeping soundly but suddenly started

and insisted on staying by

beside herself

not to alarm them further, said,

expected, considering her Grandma just passed

as if making a

Abdul, about this child, we

"Gregory,"

woke up just in time to stop him, "This

to see

Mr. Abdul

we treat

it will only

pain."

"I'm fine."

sat up, gripping his arm as he