Chapter 386



Could it be the funeral arrangements for Judie that were troubling?

My mind raced with possibilities, but the real answer was something only Mack could provide.

It seemed I'd have to wait for another opportunity to ask him.

But then again, there might never be another chance.

Even though Mack and I had crossed paths twice, I knew it was only in this hospital setting. Once Judie was gone, it was unlikely Mack would have any reason to show up here again. In this vast sea of faces, ours were unlikely to meet once more.

I took one last look at the surrounded hospital bed and silently wished in my heart: Judie, rest in peace.

After leaving, I went to look for Fanny, but luck would have it she was back in surgery. I didn't head straight back to the room but decided to visit the garden outside.

"Ms. Hudson," someone called out to me.

I turned and saw Joseph, alone and seemingly having rushed over, catching his breath.

His appearance didn't surprise me. "Uncle," I greeted him.

taken it hard,” Joseph started

shook my head gently.

only daughter. Now that she's gone, it's like we've lost our

his words

two years had taken. Judie had been in a state where she couldn't speak to them, couldn't even call them mom and dad. This silent agony had

somewhat understood their decision to let go

this meant she

quivering, "who are your parents? If you don't mind me

he was here asking

I resembled their daughter so much. I had g to

passed away

face, followed by an apology, "I'm sorry,

with a smile. "I've seen Judie. We

at me, "It's

fate's plan For me and Judie to look so alike yet be strangers, and for us to have met. If it comforts you can visit you whenever

my presence could offer them even a sliver of comfort in their grief, I was

would be... good,"

with tears, "It

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