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Dwight s eyes were red and swollen He had hardly been home lately as he didn t want Tina or Madeline to know what he had been up to He also didn t want the outside world to know about his family He was trying to protect them
But today Tina had suddenly fallen ill
Why didn t you tell me when you were sick
Tina smiled softly I didn t suffer much Halsey took good care of e and the doctors gave me the best medicine Dwight t didn t want to be a burden to you I just want you to live a happy want too Do you understand
Tina didn t want Dwight to follow the same path Herman
ce ful life If your father were still here that s what he would
take so she had been trying to persuade him all along
Dwight took her hand his voice full of emotion Don t worry This time things will be different
Tina s tear swelled up and slid down her cheek My babies
HalseyandMadelinesteppedforward,each ofthem takingoneofina’shands.
Tina brought their hands together I m leaving now Don t be sadI m going to be with your father He s been alone all these years and I ve been herewith you He must miss me terribly
Tearsbegantofall fromHalsey’seyes,hersobsechoingintheroom.
Dwight I m leaving Maddy in your care She s your sister You have to take good care of her And Halsey Halsey is such a good girl You re lucky to have her You need to cherish her
Dwight s voice cracked as he fought to hold back his tears I know
Tina smiled weakly I ve been happy in my life When I was young I had your father and then I had you two Life isn t perfect but the small blessings make it worth it Now it s time forme to
With that Tina slowly closed her eyes her face peaceful as she passed away
ThereweremanythingsTinahadn’tbeenabletosay–theregretsaboutherhusband,theworryofnotbeingabletoseeherchildrengrowup–buttherewasnotime left.
She had gone quietly leaving behind a world of unsaid words
Dwight and Madeline cried in grief Mom
Tinawasgone.
Halsey found Dwight standing alone in the dimly lit hallway His tall strong frame was leaning against the wall Without his coat he was only wearing a black sweater
Atthatmoment,hisyouthful,muscularbodylookedstrangelyfragile.Hekepthisheadlowered,lostindeepsilence,astheshadows seemedtoengulfhim.
Halsey walked toward him I ve already arranged for Mrs Garner s funeral If you need to take care of anything you can go I ll stay here and take care of Maddy
Dwight slowly stood up his eyes red and bloodshot He had to leave He had togo back
Rachel must be looking for him by now
At this moment he couldn t even be by his mother s side
If it weren t for Halsey he might not have been able to see Tina for the last time
The weight of life s responsibilities had pressed down on him from a young age leaving him with no choice
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The more he thought about it the more he hated it He wanted revenge
Dwight looked at Halsey Halsey thankyou Thankyou for everything
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Therewassomuchhewantedtosay,buthedidn’tknowwheretobegin.Allhecoulddowasexpresshisgratitude.HewasthankfulthatHalseyhadcomeintohislifewhenheneededherthemost,standingbyhissideduringhisdarkestmoments.HalseysteppedforwardandhuggedDwight.Shepressedherfacetohischest,listeningtothesteadybeatofhisheart.”Youdon’tneedtothankme.Ifyouneedtocry,thencry.Iknowthat you’rehurting,thatyou’reinso muchpain.”
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