Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 132 The Last Tenderness Before Parting Ways (2)

It had been a long journey, and they finally arrived at their destination at noon.

The former residence of Nicholas’ grandparents was situated in a small town in Southlake. It was a bustling and well-populated town, filled with vibrant signs of life. Nancy felt a surge of warmth and familiarity.

Their first stop was the old couple’s residence. As they stood outside the house, Nancy was taken aback. by what she saw.

The old house, made of bricks, perfectly matched the quaint town. It was a simple structure that appeared to have been built decades ago, showing signs of wear and tear.

Nicholas explained, “My grandparents used to live here. They got married and my dad was born in this house.”

“Even though they became wealthy later on, Grandma was nostalgic about this place. She believed it held the memories of her and Grandpa’s lives, so she cherished it deeply. That’s why the old house has been preserved without any renovations.”

“When Grandma was alive, we would come here for a holiday every year. After she passed away, we didn’t visit as often because we were worried that Grandpa would be overwhelmed with grief. However, we still came a few times.”

Nancy took a step forward.

She walked slowly, observing the old house. The wooden doorframes had lost their coating, revealing the wood underneath.

Despite its age, she was captivated by the place.

As Nicholas shared stories about his grandparents’ lives in this house, Nancy felt as if she were stepping into those memories herself.

Nicholas’ grandmother had passed away before Nancy joined the family.

She had never met his grandmother.

She had never even seen a photograph of his grandmother.

a brick-laid courtyard. Though common in small towns, Nancy found it charming in its

her surprise, there was a row of lush trees on the right side of the courtyard. On the left side, there was

to the garden in joy. “Oh, my! How beautiful! Why are

the place and keep it clean. Taking care of the

at

a small garden himself and planted all of Grandma’s favorite flowers from every season. He wanted

warmed. It was

she had only heard about the old couple’s love story. Others

about her in-laws. She would say that her mother-in-law

fully understand, but now, after visiting the old couple’s home, she

house and let out a gentle sigh. She was suddenly

had lived in this house, as well as the love and tenderness that

was not as fortunate

envy grew even stronger.

closely. Then, she looked at Nicholas. “Can you

“Of course.”

to take the photo, Nancy’s face lit up

and most beautiful smile she

He congratulated himself on making this trip. It

ask for much. Just this smile alone made the trip worthwhile

a large photo on the cabinet, catching her eye as soon as she

beautiful young woman with long hair and dated clothing, she asked hesitantly, “Is this… Grandma?”

photo of Grandma when she was

Nancy

photo and gently wiped it. It was already

took the time

he placed it back in its spot. “Grandma married Grandpa when she was eighteen and gave birth to my dad when she was twenty. This photo was taken not