Chapter 586:

They remained like that until Doris appeared. “Brian, Rachel, Grandma wants to see you.”

“All right,” Brian whispered.

Hand in hand, they entered the room. Despite the sorrow around them, Carol’s expression was warm and bright. She smiled as if untouched by the heaviness of her illness.

“Brian, Rachel, come sit with me,” Carol said, patting the space beside her. “I have something important to tell you.”

As Brian and Rachel stepped closer, they held hands in silence. The sight of their entwined fingers brought a warm, satisfied smile to Carol’s face.

“Watching the two of you like this fills my heart with joy. I’ve been fortunate to have a peaceful, loving family throughout my life. My children and grandchildren have always been respectful, and even though your mother can be quite strong-willed at times, she has always treated me with kindness. I truly have nothing to regret. If I do have one lingering wish, though, it would be to witness your wedding with my own eyes.”

of tears welled in Carol’s eyes, but

fingers. “Grandma, you don’t have to worry. I promise you’ll witness our

up with delight. She turned to Rachel, seeking her reassurance. “Rachel, dear,

updates on

gentle nod and a soft smile. “Yes,

wonderful news. I’m so happy

a child waking on Christmas morning. Her radiant smile was contagious, making

“Hector, bring it here.”

course.” Moments later, Hector retrieved an elegantly crafted wooden box from the drawer. The box was modest in size, its intricate carvings still

placed the box in Rachel’s hands. “Go on, Rachel, open it and

her fingers lingering over the lid.

chuckled, nodding encouragingly. “Go on, open

looked taken aback and hesitated, uncertain

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