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Chapter 107

Author: Fehimuan
last update publish date: 2026-03-29 22:42:38

VANESSA'S POV

I stared at my phone, my hand trembling as soon as the call ended from the hospital ended. A nurse had just called to inform me that Grandma Mae was dead.

I felt extremely sad.

The words from the doctor replayed in my mind, but they didn't feel real.

"Grandma Mae just passed away..."

I couldn't move.

Just days ago, she'd been in that hospital bed, smiling at Sebastian and me, believing we were still happily married.

My chest tightened with grief so profound it physically hurt.

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