AN UNEXPECTED MARRIAGE

ELIZABET

me him, really? He didn't know me, not personally. We'd only met once, briefly, when we were kids. I doubted h

lizing I was the one in the wrong. I shouldn't have abandoned him. As a wife, I should be more mature and understanding. Our conversation was just beginning

'll apologize to him. I was so foo

st option. I've been there multiple times, so I'm familiar with the route. However, due to the traffic, it took me until

ne suddenly grabbed my arm. I quickly looked to

ing?" he asked,

om the others who were also eating. Even the vendor couldn't help but crack a sm

he pulled me away. I was caught off guard, leaving my food behind as he dragged me along. He led m

Considering how long my own trip took, he should have arrived m

ked, his voice firm but controlled. I bowed my head, choosing to remain silen

is face as he saw Liam and me together. Despite being 74, he looked remarkably youthful, as if

trip? Did you get tired?" Grandpa enthu

ie, but he delivered it convincingly. To make matters worse, he wrapped his arm around my waist, his palm resting against my skin.

eager to meet my future grandkid!" His words made me blush with embarrassment, while Liam's smile turned

y busy," he said, fabricating an excuse. But I knew better. Everything we'd presen

take a break and spend some time together here. Now, come on in, lunc

bo enveloped me, and my stomach growled in response. I hadn't

aid warmly, and was rewarded w

I made sure to cook it," Grandp

" Liam whispered, but Grandp

uzzled. So I intervened before he c

round to mentioning adobo. Hehe." I fibbed. A quick glance between Liam and me was all it took to convey our mutual u

both hungry." We quickly sat down in our respecti

ies. Words of wisdom, reminders, and other advice

r, grandchildren. We don't know how long life will last. What if I die tomorrow

g to die yet." Liam said seriously. It was clear in hi

eager to show off my future

s slow, alright,

t's a painful realization, but if Liam ever has children, I probably won't be their mother. The t

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