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

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

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

felt a pang of sympathy when I saw him

on the table. “Don’t be sad. Grandma is in heaven

in surprise. He took my hand in his palm

was large, warm,

to heat up. I was sure

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

thumped rapidly, like the beating of war

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free my hand, I let him

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morning, my heart softened when I saw a grown–up who had liked me for years saddened over his beloved grandmother. I wanted

very happy. Thank you,” he said,

eyes were brimming with affection

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

you fall deeply in love with me, just like how I love

him. Again, I tried to withdraw

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