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129. Sorry

Author: Rich Ghali
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-05 23:38:07

“Mommy, today I came to see you. Are you happy there, Mom?” Shopia said as she gently stroked Francisca's grave. The child did not yet clearly understand the meaning of death. She didn't really understand who her mother was and why she died. However, Luka always took his daughter to visit Francisca's grave regularly every week. He wanted his daughter and his late wife to have a strong bond even though they were in different worlds.

Shopia placed the flowers she brought on the grave, then kissed her late mother's headstone. She didn't know why she had to do that, but she was certain that she always did it every time she visited there.

Luka just watched. He didn't want to show his sadness in front of his daughter. So, he always spoke and greeted Francisca from his heart. He was talking to himself a lot, expressing all his longing for Francisca. Outwardly he looked strong, but inwardly he was still devastated by Francisca's sudden death. His love was still very much alive when his late w
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