"What more could he possibly have to say to me, other than his final wishes?"
"Uncle, you don't have to talk about this, really, you don't. You're going to be fine," I tried to comfort him.
But it was no use. He went on to explain his financial affairs, his real estate holdings, and even some personal debts and favors he owed, in vivid detail.
It felt like he was giving me his last will and testament. Even though we weren't very close, I could feel the painful reality of impending loss.
Seeing my distress, he tried to comfort me softly, "Felicia, everyone has their time, and when mine comes, don't be sad. I'll be reuniting with your Aunt Judy, and we'll all be together again. That's a comforting thought."
Only then did I truly understand how lonely and agonizing each day had been for him since losing his daughter.
Though he rarely spoke of it, his longing for Judy was buried deep in his heart.
My own heart clenched tightly. Holding his hand, I said, "Uncle, you still have me. You're all the family I have left in this world."
Blood tied us together here, but our recognition of each other had come too late, leaving our bond thin and fragile.
He didn't say much after that. I knew his desire to keep living was fading fast. Not even my presence, his flesh and blood, could compete with his longing for his own daughter.
He wanted to be with his daughter!
The only thing keeping him going now seemed to be his wife's well-being. So, if I wanted him to hold on, the only way was to ensure Aunt Judy was well taken care of.
"Fanny, could you reach out to Dr. Yates for me? I need his help again," I asked Fanny for a favor.
Ever since Aunt Judy's fall, which left her in this state, the doctor had mentioned she suffered a heart attack. Dr. Yates was a leading expert in cardiology.
"Of course, he's actually coming back to town in a couple of days," Fanny replied promptly, though I failed to notice the shadow that flickered across her eyes.
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