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

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

like an abandoned child.

of sympathy when I saw him sitting there

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

He took my hand in his palm and covered it with his other

hand was large, warm,

started to heat up. I was sure

he held it tightly and refused to let

thumped rapidly, like the beating of war

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unsuccessful attempts to free my hand, I let

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

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

eyes were brimming

hold my hand like this could make

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

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

at the hospital, the doctor said I