CHAPTER 14: THE GOODBYE
I went to the cemetery on the first anniversary of Garrett's death.
I brought a bouquet of flowers and a copy of my journal.
I sat beside his grave and read to him.
"Garrett, I miss you every day," I said. "I miss your laugh. I miss your hand in mine. I miss the way you looked at me like I was the most important person in the world."
I paused, wiping my eyes.
"But I'm okay. I'm taking care of myself. And I'm taking care of your children."
I laughed softly.
"They're not as bad as I thought they were. They just needed time."
I looked up at the sky.
"I love you," I said. "I've always loved you. And I'll always love you."
I stood up and walked away.
And I didn't look back.
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Because I knew, wherever he was, he was watching me.
And he was proud of me.
