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131. Happiness

Author: C.M. LOUDEN
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-21 07:25:12

Louise Rose

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I couldn't stop myself from smiling. I'm over the moon and hope this happiness will never end soon. But am I afraid of changes? They say you can't be thrilled about much happiness because there's an aftereffect of that.

I never believed in that, but now that I'm experiencing this feeling, I'm scared that it may turn bad.

I crossed my fingers behind me as I looked at Rosy. She's beautiful today. I visited her early to make sure that she was okay. I can't visit her in the afternoon now, as she gets tired quickly.

"You are so beautiful, Rosy. I admit you lost a lot of weight, but still pretty as always." I touch the side of her face. She had wrinkles everywhere, and her eyes were soggy. But still, she is the most beautiful in my eyes.

"Oh, thank you, dear." She sounded weary and had a raspy voice, and her cough gave her a hard time. It sounded so bad.

"What did your doctor say, Rosy? I want to talk to him. It seems like you're getting thinner each day, and I don't like it."
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