He Always Loved Her
With her hands shaking to the point of nearly dropping it, Jean meticulously opened the envelope and carefully extracted the letter within. Dated December 9th, merely a week before Lou’s passing, it contained his last expression of love for her.
Each word Jean read soaked through with emotion, triggering tears to cascade down her face, while her heart swelled with a bittersweet blend of love and sorrow. Lou’s essence of benevolence and kindness permeated the letter, where he shared his aspirations for her life beyond his presence. It painted a vision so touching and profound, resonating deeply with Jean.