Silent Farewell

Caroline pov:

***One Week Later***

“Thank you all for being here. I know Addison would have appreciated it,” Grayson said into the microphone.

I couldn’t believe how calm he was. I was a mess, tears streaming down my face all day. I kept replaying the promise I made to Addison in my head. I was supposed to be there for her, but now she was gone, buried six feet under.

They said it was a freak accident, but I know her parents were hiding the truth.

Being back in Toronto brought back a lot of bad memories, but I knew I had to say goodbye to this life before starting a new one. I couldn’t leave without saying a proper goodbye to Addison.

***Flashback to the Hospital***

“I told you I’m here and I’m never leaving you,” I said, pulling him into a hug.

“I forgive you. It wasn’t your fault. You were just a kid who had a terrible life,” I whispered into his neck.

“I’m so sorry. I wanted to tell you. I regret everything I did. If I could go back and change it, I would,” he said.

“I forgive you