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Confusion

Author: Marian Stephen
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-13 12:36:27

Crystal's POV

‘It is good to finally get to meet you, Crystal. I have heard a lot of beautiful things about you,' Midas’ grandfather said after Midas and I finally went inside the house to join him in the sitting room.

‘The pleasure is all mine sir. I have heard beautiful things about you too. Thanks for coming to Midas' rescue,' I said sincerely.

‘Now, that is nothing to thank me for, young lady. Midas is all I have got. I lost my wife very early and stood my ground never to remarry, just to honor the memory of the love that we shared. I raised Midas’ father single-handedly, but he too was taken away from me along with his wife, and then I lost Midas. If I didn't come looking for my grandchild what will I gain?’ Midas’ grandfather was smiling as he said those words but I wasn't fooled. I could see the pain in his eyes.

‘I am sorry for your loss, sir,’ I said, looking away from the old man. I could feel his pain. My grandmother was the only one in the world that I had. I imagi
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