Chapter 132


    Chapter 132 The Last Tenderness Before Parting Ways (2)


    It had been a long journey, and they finally arrived at their destination at noon.


    The former residence of Nichs’ grandparents was situated in a small town in Soutke. It was a


    bustling and well-popted town, filled with vibrant signs of life. Nancy felt a surge of warmth and


    familiarity.


    Their first stop was the old couple’s residence. As they stood outside the house, Nancy was taken


    aback. by what she saw.


    The old house, made of bricks, perfectly matched the quaint town. It was a simple structure that


    appeared to have been built decades ago, showing signs of wear and tear.


    Nichs exined, “My grandparents used to live here. They got married and my dad was born in this


    house.”


    “Even though they became wealthyter on, Grandma was nostalgic about this ce. She believed it


    held the memories of her and Grandpa’s lives, so she cherished it deeply. That’s why the old house has


    been preserved without any renovations.”


    “When Grandma was alive, we woulde here for a holiday every year. After she passed away, we


    didn’t visit as often because we were worried that Grandpa would be overwhelmed with grief. However,


    we still came a few times.”


    Nancy took a step forward.


    She walked slowly, observing the old house. The wooden doorframes had lost their coating, revealing


    the wood underneath.


    Despite its age, she was captivated by the ce.


    As Nichs shared stories about his grandparents’ lives in this house, Nancy felt as if she were


    stepping into those memories herself.


    Nichs’ grandmother had passed away before Nancy joined the family.


    She had never met his grandmother.


    She had never even seen a photograph of his grandmother.


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    Beyond the main gate, there was a brickid courtyard. Thoughmon in small towns, Nancy found


    it charming in its own way.


    To her surprise, there was a row of lush trees on the right side of the courtyard. On the left side, there


    was a small garden filled with a variety of vibrant and colorful flowers. It was a delightful sight.


    Nancy ran over to the garden in joy. “Oh, my! How beautiful! Why are there still flowers here? And


    they’re all blooming so splendidly!


    Nichs exined, “Even though no one lives here now, we have hired people to maintain the ce


    and keep it clean. Taking care of the flowers you see is one of the most important tasks.”


    Puzzled, Nancy looked at Nichs with confusion.


    He continued, “After they got married, Grandpa realized that Grandma loved flowers. At the time, they


    had limited resources, so he created a small garden himself and nted all of Grandma’s favorite


    flowers from every season. He wanted her to be able to see fresh flowers all year round because he


    knew it would make her happy.”


    Nancy’s heart warmed. It was such a touching gesture.


    In the past, she had only heard about the old couple’s love story. Others had told her that Jacob loved


    and cherished his wife deeply.


    Sometimes, Sarah would talk about her inws. She would say that her mother-inw considered her


    marriage to Jacob her greatest blessing in life.


    At the time, Nancy didn’t fully understand, but now, after visiting the old couple’s home, she had a


    newfound understanding.


    She gazed at the old house and let out a gentle sigh. She was suddenly filled with affection and envy.


    Nancy envied the people who had lived in this house, as well as the love and tenderness that filled its


    walls. It had be a love story for the ages.


    These were all things she longed for, but s, she was not as fortunate as Nichs’ grandmother. She


    would not meet someone like Jacob.


    Thus, her envy grew even stronger.


    Nancy crouched by the flowerbed and examined the flowers closely. Then, she looked at Nichs.


    “Can you help me take a photo?”


    “Of course.”


    Nichs took out his phone, and just as he was about to take the photo, Nancy’s face lit up with a


    dazzling smile.


    It was the biggest and most beautiful smile she had shown in days.


    Nichs was captivated by it. He congratted himself on making this trip. It was worth it.


    He didn’t ask for much. Just this smile alone made the trip worthwhile to him.


    After taking the photo, Nancy entered the living room. There was arge photo on the cab, catching


    her eye as soon as she walked in.


    When she saw the stunningly beautiful young woman with long hair and dated clothing, she asked


    hesitantly, “Is this… Grandma?”


    “Yes,” Nichs nodded. “That’s a photo of Grandma when she was young.


    “She was so beautiful,” Nancy couldn’t help but exim.


    as nicked up the photo and gently wiped it. It was already clean, as someone would wipe it every


    day to keep it dust-free. Still, he took the time to carefully clean the frame.


    Then, he ced it back in its spot. “Grandma married Grandpa when she was eighteen and gave birth


    to my dad when she was twenty. This photo was taken not long after they got married.”


    “Grandma said they had agreed to take a portrait photo to capture their youth, but due to their financial


    difficulties, Grandpa only pretended to agree. In reality, he only paid for one portrait, so in the end,


    Grandma was the only one who had her photo taken. Grandpa didn’t have one himself.”


    “Is this the only photo of Grandma from her youth then?”


    “Yes.”


    “In that case, knowing Grandpa, he would have kept the photo with him at all times after Grandma’s


    passing. Why have I never seen this photo at Sallow Residence before?”


    Nichs nodded. “You’re right. Grandma knew that Grandpa would keep it with him always, so before


    she passed away, she specifically requested for her photo to be kept here. She was worried that


    Grandpa would grieve even more if he had the photo with him all the time.”


    “Grandpa pretended to agree, but in reality…”


    Nichs chuckled and said sincerely, “The old man yed a trick on us. He made a miniature version


    of Grandma’s photo and kept it in his pocket.”


    Nancy was even more touched. How deep was their love to do such a thing?


    She was overwhelmed with envy.


    Their love was truly beautiful.


    “How did you find out about it?”


    “Once, on Grandma’s death anniversary, Grandpa got a little drunk. He must have missed her so much


    that he brought out her photo and told us about it.”


    “However, none of us revealed that we already knew, and he didn’t realize that we did.”


    “Grandma was so fortunate,” Nancy sighed.


    Nichs looked at her. “Do you envy Grandma?”


    Nancy nodded in agreement. “Absolutely. Every woman desires to find a partner who wholeheartedly


    loves her and envisions a lifetime together.”


    Nichs inquired, “And what about you?”


    Nancy pointed to herself and let out a soft chuckle. “Me? I share the same sentiment. I am just an


    ordinary woman who naturally dreams of experiencing a love of her own and…”