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Chapter 132 Final Moments Of Elisa

When Elisa said that, her gaze gradually lowered to rest on Lysander’s belly.

“Grandma Elisa, there’s no such thing. Josiah and I… are doing just fine.”

“Don’t lie to me anymore. I know everything,” Elisa said. “You all think I’m old and senile, no longer able to recognize anyone, huh?”

“Not at all, Grandma Elisa. Don’t overthink things.”

“You don’t have to hide it from me anymore. The child has already told me everything.”

“The child?”

“The child you have with Josiah. She’s a beautiful girl. She came to see me this morning, dressed in a floral dress, with her hair in pigtails!”

Lysander choked up, momentarily at a loss for words.

Elisa continued, “She was such a darling, gently leaning against me and calling me Great–grandma. Oh, she was so pretty, bubbly, and lively. She even sang to me, clapping her hands while at it. What song was that again? It seemed to be a Stounian song. I’m old, and my hearing is not what it used to be, so I couldn’t quite catch it. All I remember is something along the lines of birch.”

Josiah was somewhat puzzled. “Birch?”

“Yes, birch.”

Lysander. “What song

a dull ache

listened to in the first few days I found myself pregnant. Hush, little

She hummed softly.

was the song. She sang

and Susan shared a glance, both

tears streamed down her face, yet she dared not let a single sob escape. She strove to keep her emotions in check, trembling even

his eyes red–rimmed. He turned his face

continued, “Lysander, the child wanted me to tell you she’s not mad at you. She only misses you greatly and regrets that she can’t be your child anymore. The angel told her to hurry back

Lysander said nothing.

felt as if there was a lump in

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to go to heaven too. But I can’t go back on a promise made to the child. I needed to see

her face. “Grandma Elisa, please don’t say something so dispiriting. I’m

lived for over eighty years, and it’s enough. Susan,

Elisa could seemingly recognize

huddling close. Considering his

“Mom, I’m here.”

“Grandma.”

good that you’re both here. The child also had