Love's Perfect Match

Elspeth and Gilbert went together to the sanatorium in Damoria. It was in Damoria's suburbs, not far from the city center, but it was pretty remote, with few people around. On the other hand, she never would have thought her mother would be there. She expected Helena to be in a hospital due to her terminal illness, but she never imagined that her mother would choose a sanatorium, where typically only the terminally ill are admitted. Then, when she found out that her mother was so set on passing away, she felt an intense pain in her chest.

When she arrived, she tried to rush in to see her mom as soon as possible, but the guard at the door stopped her.

"Who are you? What's your name? Please show your ID."

Hearing that, her voice was somewhat agitated, but she remained calm. "My mom is inside. Please let me in, okay?"

"What's your mother's name?"

Elspeth bit her lip, unsure if Helena had changed her name when she admitted.

"Helena Joneson."

The receptionist at the door flipped through the book in his hand, and her face suddenly became serious.

"Helena Joneson... It seems like this person passed away yesterday."

Passed away? Her heart stopped beating for a moment.

better take another look. Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?

not believe it now. There is a person named Helena Joneson at our sanatorium, and I wouldn't make a mistake."

heard that. "I was here the day before yesterday, and I

the receptionist frowned. "Young man, a person's lifespan is determined by fate, and no one can predict when they will leave this world. Your tone suggests that our sanatorium is up

and quickly apologized. "I'm sorry, I was a bit impulsive with my

to that, the pain in Elspeth's heart quickly expanded.

room she used to live in? Can I go see it?"

it may not be appropriate to let you in so easily. Anyway, it's not completely impossible. We can let you in if

It was in the shape of a heart and

heart and the same necklace she

this is it. It's this necklace."

in her eyes. "Follow me. I'll take you to

nodded, and together with Gilbert, they were led

still spotless. With one glance, she knew that the room had been her mother's. Then, she strolled

handwriting was exquisite, and Elspeth carefully read through the diary, which mostly recorded her mother's struggle against her illness. Soon, Elspeth noticed her mother's handwriting became increasingly weak and unsteady as she continued to read. It appeared that Helena's physical discomfort had affected her handwriting. Yet, at the end of nearly

in

touched the writing, and tears slowly rolled down

Perhaps, I've already passed on by the time you read this. It breaks my heart to leave you without warning, but I had to do it for your sake. Your life is still blooming, and I no longer want to hold you back. I wouldn't want that even if my illness was cured because you sacrificed your freedom. I love you more than words could ever express. Is there a mother in this world who wouldn't cherish her daughter? Sometimes, life is cruel, and we are forced to make impossible choices. For me, that choice was death in exchange for your freedom. Even though I know we will never cross paths