Chapter 228

"Grandpa!" Bethany's eyes reddened slightly as she gently held the older man's hand. "This isn't a dream. I've come to see you." George blinked hard, trying to make sure he wasn't imagining things. Bethany smiled through her tears and said, "Grandpa, it's really me. I've come to say goodbye and to take my things." "You're taking everything?" George's face fell. He felt she would return as long as her things were here. If she took them all, then... He sighed deeply. "It's probably for the best. Otherwise, I will feel you're still living in that room." "Grandpa..." Bethany's heart ached. But what was done was done. Bethany was old news now, and someone new was coming. She had no place here anymore. She sniffed, then chatted with George for a bit longer. She also promised to call often. Once done, she left. Trystan wasn't waiting at the door. He had likely gone back to his own things. Bethany headed to her room and began packing her things slowly, but she noticed a piece of her