The Heart I Gave The Love I Lost

Chapter 6

I might not look pretty when I die, but I doubt she’ll be scared. After all, it will be our last moment in this world together. Maybe she’ll forgive me for this final surprise.

I returned to the old house beside St. Mary’s Home for Children. I don’t know how Alexander will react when he learns the truth. Honestly, I no longer care.

With Max, my golden retriever, at my side, I came back to the house where I grew up. I was an orphan, raised in the children’s home. The first time I left was for college – that’s where I met Alexander on my very first day. Now those memories feel heavy, like stones in my pocket.

The yard was overgrown, as tangled as my past. As I cleared away the weeds, it felt like I

was clearing away years of pain. With each patch of ground I cleaned, the weight of my approaching death lifted slightly,

Then I heard footsteps on the porch. “Sarah, honey… is that really you?”

I turned to see Miss Margaret, her silver hair catching the evening light, joy brightening her

weathered face.

“Miss Margaret.”

The familiar warmth of her presence washed over me. I suddenly realized I wasn’t

as a teenager, keeping me on track when

me. My carefully maintained composure crumbled, and

made her famous pot roast my childhood favorite and smiled as

old stone bridge where I used to watch the sunset and dream about my future. The mountains

Gave. The Love

Chapter 6

like ants. The mountains seemed so tall,

post brought my story back into the spotlight:

wanted one with a beautiful view and plenty of sunlight. When I asked

photo of my profile. Blurry,

Alexander Morgan. Now people sensed there was more to the story. They started

light, so they’d help her find warmth in

everyone realized I was dying.

media’s tide turned

party just to see him one last time ?”

came the bombshell my artificial heart transplant history was revealed by a doctor.

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internet went silent.