Chapter 12

Isabelle Campbell

Mr. Charles was almost done with his food and the funny stories he told about him and his late wife made me laugh so hard and my heart feel so light.

No matter how bad it’s going, this man can brighten your day.

“You are an amusing man, your wife was very lucky to have you in her life” I laughed and wiped the tears from the corner of my eyes.

“I’m a real charmer, you know? She couldn’t resist me and my many funny stories. I would make a fine storyteller, eh?” he wriggled his brows with a grin on his lips which was followed by a series of coughs.

I stood up and grabbed the glass of water from the bedside table to give him. I patted his back lightly and waited for him to calm down before handing the glass to him. He took it and gave me a thumbs up.

Just then, a knock was heard on the door and Alessandro’s head popped in before the rest of his body entered the room.

A wide grin formed on his lips as he looked at his grandfather. I went back to sit on the chair I was sit