Fell for the Alpha-less Queen novel Chapter 386

Chapter 386 A Promise for This Life

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The road to the cemetery was quiet–unsurprising, given that it was the day after Christmas. Most people wouldn’t choose today to visit a grave.

By the time Tessa and the others arrived, Yardley’s group was already there.

The chill in Navoris still clung to the air. As Tessa stepped out of the car, she pulled out a scarf and gently wrapped it around her grandfather’s neck.

The old man leaned on his cane, slowly making his way toward his wife’s grave.

Tessa followed close behind, arms full with the bouquet of lilies.

The moment they reached the headstone, the old man’s eyes turned red.

“Heyl,” he said softly, voice trembling, “it’s been a while. I hope you won’t blame me for not coming sooner. Not taking good care of you… that’s the biggest regret of my life.”

“In the next life–if there really is such a thing… I used to think it was nonsense, but now I hope it’s real. Because if it is, I’ll come find you. And when I do, you’re not allowed to hide from me, okay? I’ll show up with a huge bouquet of lilies and propose to you all over again. Next time, I’ll be more romantic, I swear.”

Louis silently handed him a tissue.

“What for? I’m not crying.” The old man gave a soft chuckle. “I don’t have much time left anyway. Soon, I’ll be able to see her again.”

Louis, who’d been by his side for decades, knew all about his deep, unwavering love.

“Yeah,” Louis murmured. “It won’t be long. We’re all getting old.”

Landon stood quietly behind them, his heart stirred deeply by what he saw and heard.

No one could say for sure if there was a next life! So in this one, having met a girl like Tessa, he knew–he had to hold on to her with everything he had. No matter what, he would never let her

1. go.

As he gently took her hand, warmth spread through Tessa’s chest.

Having him here, in this moment, meant everything.

After a while, the old man grew tired. Louis helped him to visit the nearby graves of a few old friends.

Left alone with Tessa, Landon suddenly released her hand and stepped forward.

He bowed deeply in front of the tombstone.

“Grandma,” he said with heartfelt sincerity, “I’m Landon. From now on, I’ll take care of Tessa and Grandpa. You don’t have to worry.”

Tessa’s heart gave a sudden jolt.

Landon stood there for a few more moments, speaking softly to her grandmother. Then he turned and

came back to her.

“Want to stay a little longer?” he asked. The others had already gone back to the car. The air up on the hill

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Chapter 386 A Promise for This Life

was biting cold–but Landon had stayed by her side the entire time.

“No. Let’s go.”

Her grandfather had already been out long enough. It was time to head back.

“Alright.”

way down together.

Landon took her hand again, and they made their way

The whole drive home, the old man was quiet and introspective.

Once they got back to the Sinclair estate, Tess.

and Landon accompanied him to his bedroom.

“Take a nap, Grandpa. I’ll have Louis check on

later.”

“Mhm. Go on now. You young people should go enjoy yourselves–don’t waste your t

like me.”

“Grandpa…” Tessa hesitated, wanting to stay a little longer.

Finished

on an old man

“Go. Grandpa’s tired.”