The gentle evening breeze swept through from all directions, as passersby hurried by with a variety of expressions on their faces—some laughing, others wearied.
Grace Murdock quietly tightened her grip on Tim Morrison's hand, and, as if he sensed something, Tim glanced down at her briefly, then interlaced his fingers with hers, holding her slender fingers tightly.
In this world, what the next second holds is unknown, and Samuel Johnson's situation made them cherish every minute, every second of being together all the more.
Parting due to life and death is naturally painful, but the regrets left behind are even more disheartening.
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Grace Murdock gently pushed open the door of the hospital room. After they left, Amanda Smith seemed to have calmed down. She smiled faintly when she saw Grace and Tim approaching.
Although it was a smile, it was still incredibly stiff.
