Chapter 212. Mourning for Loss

Ellie's POV

I became extremely happier than I reckoned I would ever be, and I was standing at the beautiful open gate of a heavenly haven when suddenly the door got slammed to my face, and I am now pulled back to grief again. It was just four days ago when I returned here.

Despite scorning myself for drawing Papa into a state of depression and his critical condition, I was hopeful that I would be able to exonerate myself when he got better. I had vouched to devote my all to him and make up for all the turmoil I had caused him in the past. I wanted us to be happy as a family, but now none of that will happen. It's over. This guilt will eat me forever.

"Hush, now, babe! I know this sounds hard to believe, but things will be okay in due time." Damian says.

In due time! In due time!

This is undoubtedly one of those things we have no control over. Life is never in our hands, that I know, but I have a million questions for the one who owns t