Chapter 63. Unexpected

“Granny, can you hug me? I have a very tough day,” said Sarah as she stood before Granny. She was so devastated. Not only because of Archie’s death but also because of the bad news she heard from Amanda.

“Of course, honey! Come here, is everything okay?” Granny’s voice sounded so calming that Sarah cried louder because she felt comfortable to spill her feelings.

“Archie just died, and Matthew is getting married to Amanda; how am I supposed to deal with it?” she muttered between her tears.

Granny looked surprised,

“Oh my goodness…”

She patted Sarah’s back gently. She had so many words to say, but she knew her granddaughter needed someone to listen to her ramble, not someone who told her what to do and feel.

“I remembered Archie said sometimes we must cry all night to smile longer. Granny, my chest, it hurts so much…”

“Oh, Sarah, I wish I could carry your pain,” said Granny, holding back tears.

After crying all night long, Sarah felt bet