Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

Chapter 169

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“Wouldn’t having your grandma move here be more convenient?” I suggested.

Matthew sat at the head of my bed. He scooped up a spoonful of cornflakes and brought it to my lips.

“That’s exactly what I think too, but Grandma doesn’t agree. She’s been in Southsville since she was young and doesn’t want to leave, insisting she’ll be buried there.

“What she really can’t part with, I believe, is the house. She had chosen it with Grandpa. For her, the house makes it feel like Grandpa is still around.”

“How’s your grandmother doing now…?” I took the bowl to eat by myself.

Matthew didn’t try to take it back but set up a small table on the hospital bed. He said softly,

“Grandma’s wish has been fulfilled.”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t know.”

“She passed away last winter. I laid her to rest next to Grandpa so that they could be

forever. I think that made her

a deep bond with her. He

sunlight, looking like an abandoned child. Tears

of sympathy when I saw

out instinctively and held his hand that was resting on the table. “Don’t be sad. Grandma is in heaven now, watching over

in surprise. He took my hand in his palm and

was large, warm, and

up. I was sure

wanted to pull my hand back, but he held it tightly and

heart thumped rapidly, like the beating of

1/2

several unsuccessful attempts to free my hand, I let him

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years saddened over his beloved grandmother. I wanted to comfort him, to make him

I’m so happy. Really, I’m very happy. Thank you,” he said, pressing my hand

eyes were brimming

couldn’t believe letting him hold my hand like this could make him so happy. It seemed he

you fall deeply in love with me,

shy to even look at him. Again, I tried to withdraw my hand, but Matthew held it tighter. He refused

at the hospital, the doctor said I didn’t have a fever and could