When There Is Nothing Left But Love

I nodded while opening the box. In it, laid a pair of bracelets. I took one out and said to Nora, “Grandma would be happy if we bring one back. As for the other, Nora, would you be willing to realize Grandpa’s wish with me? If we pass the bracelets down as a family heirloom, we would be one big family.”

Nora was taken aback at my suggestion. She then turned to Channing.

Channing was bewildered too, then laughed heartily. “Nora, it seems you got a good friend!”

Nora laughed at his remark and accepted the bracelet. “It would be my honor. From now on, we are one big family.”

The mood lightened at dinner.

The day had turned dark when dinner was over.

Everyone sat chatting while sipping tea in the living room when Nora asked, “Scarlett, you told me that you have something to ask Grandpa. What is it?”

I almost forgot about it if she didn’t remind me about it. “Mr. Oberick, I have something to ask you.”

Channing was happy that he had more of an appetite than usual. He sat casually on the couch and grinned, “There is no need for you to be that courteous. Ask away.”

“I wanted to ask you about Winona Stovall. You mentioned her the other day when we had a meal together.”

Channing sat up straight after hearing Winona’s name. “How are you related to her?”

replied, “She adopted

in silence. “It’s not surprising

tell us already? The suspense is killing me!”

because of George. She

have any relatives?” It had been so many

relatives would be there. However, I fear that her relatives may have passed away since many years have

as Channing didn’t seem to know

past. Grandma never told me anything about her. Maybe she really didn’t want anyone to know about

night. The autumn in September

to bed early. The caregiver supported him as he made his

and said to Ashton, “Mr. Fuller, we have decided that Scarlett would be sleeping with

Despite not saying anything, his meaning

“Alright, it’s late. Let’s

led us to the second floor towards our respective

you forget about me when you have a man now? You can be with him anytime you

to ask for permission. After

“Ashton…”

I can’t sleep alone when I’m outside,” Ashton said without waiting for me to