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

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

a spot without sunlight, looking like an abandoned child.

a pang of sympathy when I

Grandma is in heaven now, watching over

hand in his palm

was large,

up. I was sure

he

like the

1/2

unsuccessful attempts to free my

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when I saw a grown–up who had liked me for years saddened over his beloved grandmother.

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

brimming with

my hand like this could make him

deeply in love with me, just

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

the doctor said I didn’t have