The name "Jack Clarke" was like a thorn embedded deep in Nadine's heart.

For six long years, she had tried to forget Jack and everything related to him. She'd even persuaded herself to treat Brad as if he were Jack and give him all of her love. But in the end, no matter how hard she tried, a replica could never replace the real thing.

Nadine had tried to love Brad-to see him as Jack. Thus, six years slipped by in a haze, until the moment Sophie uttered his name. It then dawned on her that some things were simply irreplaceable.

Had Sophie not been holding her hand, she would have broken down. Her rough, weathered hands were clasped around hers. It felt as if coarse tree bark was scraping against her skin, and it stung a little.

But that prickling sensation kept her sane. It reminded her that there were some things Sophie should never know.

a smile. "What are you on about, Grandma Sophie? Jack's doing just fine! He's on a top- secret mission that requires him to keep a low profile. But he did send me a message just

was thankful for the veil of Sophie's poor vision, for it kept her from seeing the tears in

heard her grandson had sent Nadine a message. "Oh? Jack sent you a message? That's good to hear! He's allowed to not call or write me, but you're his wife! If

"So,

But tell me, did he tell you he misse's you? Because

That's all that matters to me." Her lips

Sophie and fought the burning sensation in the back of her throat. Only then did she manage to keep her composure and stop her tears

shaky before saying, Oh, Grandma Sophie, please stopz teasing me! Jack told me everything's fine. He

happiness. She couldn't stop smiling as she

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