Chapter 50

Ericka has been laid to rest. Many people expressed their condolences, and it became the subject of newspapers.

Monte struggles to accept the news that his wife has been involved with another man. However, he knows Ericka loved him, even if she never openly confessed her feelings.

Despite this, he remains at his wife's graveside.

"Monte, grandson, we'll head home now," his grandfather bids farewell.

"Sure, Grandpa, so you can rest."

"We love Ericka; she knows that," the grandfather reassures.

Monte sheds tears again. Sadness is evident on his grandfather's face. He stands by the grave, comforted by his grandfather's touch.

"Ericka," Monica continues to cry, "we won't forget you."

"Monte," Bernard embraces him, "we'll forever remember Ericka's kindness. I truly loved her, but she loved you."

"The struggle, buddy... I never even told her how much I loved her. That I wanted to start a family with her."

"There are reasons why things unfold. Don't let sorrow engulf you. Your grandfather an