ADRIAN POV “Okay, I’ll be in my office in forty minutes,” I said, ending the call. I set my phone on the dining table and smiled at my mother.“You haven’t even stayed ten minutes, and you’re already planning to leave,” she said, her eyes dim with sadness.“Mom, don’t be like that. I’m here now, aren’t I?”I hated seeing my mother sad. I would climb mountains, burn bridges to keep her cheerful.“Yes, you’re here,” she said softly. “But you’ll still leave, and I’ll be alone in this big house.” She reached out, her hands trembling slightly as they rested on mine. “You need to get married soon. I want to see my grandchildren before Alzheimer’s gets a stronger hold on me.”I gently pulled my hands away and exhaled. “Mom, please… not now.”Her eyes welled up until tears streamed down her cheeks. “You need to let go of the past, Adrian. My memory is fading, my body is getting weaker. This is my last wish, and you act so reluctant to grant it.”I immediately stood and wrapped my arms around
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