Chapter 217



Susie's loneliness was palpable, almost as if she wished to tether me to her side indefinitely.

With merely a weekend to spare, I found myself extending my leave by another two days for Grant Smith, all to keep her company.

But as the adage goes, all good things must come to an end, and my departure was inevitable.

She packed for me a thermos filled with dew-brewed chamomile tea and a box of food steamed with pollen and petals - it was as if she wanted to give me the very best of what she had.

Her fondness for me was undeniable, and it instilled in me a profound sense of responsibility.

"Felicia, do drop by whenever you find the time," Susie managed, avoiding my gaze.

Tears brimmed in her eyes, a silent testament to her vulnerability and inner strength.

I could hardly muster more than a nod, fearing my voice might betray the emotions I was desperately trying to keep at bay.

Goodbyes are the tenderest blades, slicing through hearts with silent ruthlessness.

"I've asked a friend to get in touch with a doctor. Once everything's set, your brother and I will come pick you up," I promised, offering her a glimmer of hope as I hugged her goodbye.

be waiting, sis," Susie's words

on my way back, I messaged Fanny, planning to meet

I returned by plane, drifting in and out of sleep, my dreams a replay of our moments together

in the evening. Instead of heading home, I

Conrad Wagner's call

Perez, Conrad hadn't bothered me

to speak, Conrad blurted out, "Is it true my dad went

reminder of events from a

he

struggled to find words that

won't you say something?" His

you see for yourself?" I retorted,

nurtured by my time with Susie,

to

even let

now." Content three

Served him right!

words echoed in my

belongs to

I'm utterly alone now," Conrad's

sympathy within me, only

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