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

think that made her

by his grandmother. He had a deep bond with her. He was enveloped in sorrow when he spoke of his

a spot without sunlight, looking like an abandoned child. Tears slowly welled up in

pang of sympathy when I

that was resting on the table. “Don’t be sad. Grandma is in heaven now, watching over us. Let me come with you when you

looked up in surprise. He took my hand in his palm and covered it

large,

heat up. I was sure I

wanted to pull my hand back, but he held it

thumped rapidly, like the beating

1/2

free my hand, I let

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I saw a grown–up who had liked me for years saddened over

I’m very happy. Thank you,”

eyes were brimming with affection and

hold my hand like this could make him so happy. It seemed he

in love with me,

him. Again, I tried

a day in observation at the hospital, the doctor