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.

inside of her cheek hard, fighting back tears and forcing 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

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

a message? That's good to hear! He's allowed to

hand, she asked, "So, what did he write to

that! I shouldn'te have asked! That's between the two of you But tell me, did he tell you he misse's you? Because if he didn't, I'm going to

That's all that matters to me." Her lips curled into a smile, her eyes crinkling with contentment. It was the kind of

in the back of her throat.

her voice wasn't shaky before saying, Oh, Grandma Sophie, please stopz teasing me! Jack told me everything's fine. He wanted me to remind you

hearing that, Sophie's heart swelled with happiness. She couldn't stop smiling as

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