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A Father’s Farewell Denied

A Father’s Farewell Denied

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By:  Venmo Me 50Kumpleto
Language: English
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Synopsis

Bias

Mistress

Tragic Love

Winning Back the Wife

Child

Regret

Melodramatic

My husband, a military colonel with whom I’d been married for ten years, was barred from entering our son’s funeral wake. Because before our son died, he made three final wishes. The first wish was not to tell his father about his death just yet, as he was afraid the news would upset him. Secondly, to cook his father’s favorite meal and let his father be there for his final birthday. Lastly, if his father were to miss his birthday, then under no circumstances—no matter what—never allow that man to appear before his grave. Even though the man’s eyes were bloodshot and his body was shaking as he cried his heart out in the torrential rain lashing outside the funeral home, I never let the man take a single step toward my son after his death. Three days earlier, after spending a whole night setting fireworks with my childhood friend and her son, Logan Pearce came home with a brand-new schoolbag. That was his idea of making up for missing our son’s birthday. The man frowned, puzzled by the tears in my eyes. “Isn’t it just one birthday? I’ll make it up to him next time, won’t I? Little did he know that our five-year-old son had already died from an asthma attack. The little boy would never live to see the first day of school.

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Chapter 1

Having sorted through my son’s belongings, I took the death certificate to the hospital director for a signature.

As I passed the half-open door of a VIP ward on the third floor, I spotted Logan Pearce. He had been gone for days.

“Colonel, Jenny only suffered a minor scrape. You’ve been staying here with her for five days now. Aren’t you planning to go home?

“Mrs. Pearce has come to the barracks several times, and per your order, I didn’t let her see you even once.

“On a few occasions, she even went down on her knees and begged you to go see your son.

“Colonel, is this really the right thing to do?”

Carter, Logan’s personal bodyguard, stood in the ward looking pained.

Logan’s expression remained unchanged. Though irritation flickered across his face with his lips pursed at the mention of my kneeling.

Immediately afterward, however, his gaze shifted to the young woman asleep in the hospital bed, and his voice grew firm.

“There’s nothing right or wrong about it. Jenny just got divorced, and she’s emotionally unstable. It’s only right that I spend more time with her.

“As for Willow…”

He paused.

“Had I not married her so someone could take care of the family? She’s more than enough to manage the child at home.

“Without me, his father, is Artie going to die?”

“But—”

“Enough. I’ll deal with my own family matters. Go and check whether the cafeteria food is ready. Don’t let Jenny wait for her meal.”

Carter sighed and headed for the door.

The moment he pushed the door open, he bumped straight into me.

“Mrs. P-Pearce…”

His startled voice echoed through the ward.

Logan frowned and walked out.

“What are you doing here?”

He walked over and stopped in front of the doorway, as though afraid I’d go inside and disturb his precious one.

Intending to tell him I wouldn’t disturb her, I parted my lips.

I had not a shred of care for him anymore, only hatred.

Before I could speak, however, the man spoke impatiently to drive me away.

“I don’t know how you found out I was at the hospital, but let me warn you. I’m here to look after Jenny. I don’t have time to play your silly little attention-seeking game.”

If it were the old me who heard these words, I would’ve immediately lost it and demanded to know whether he had ever regarded me as his wife.

Today, however, I just felt tired to the bone.

Waving the medical records in my hand, I was about to tell him about Artie’s death.

Suddenly, scenes from just before our son’s death flashed before my eyes once more.

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Chapter 1
Having sorted through my son’s belongings, I took the death certificate to the hospital director for a signature.As I passed the half-open door of a VIP ward on the third floor, I spotted Logan Pearce. He had been gone for days.“Colonel, Jenny only suffered a minor scrape. You’ve been staying here with her for five days now. Aren’t you planning to go home?“Mrs. Pearce has come to the barracks several times, and per your order, I didn’t let her see you even once. “On a few occasions, she even went down on her knees and begged you to go see your son. “Colonel, is this really the right thing to do?”Carter, Logan’s personal bodyguard, stood in the ward looking pained.Logan’s expression remained unchanged. Though irritation flickered across his face with his lips pursed at the mention of my kneeling. Immediately afterward, however, his gaze shifted to the young woman asleep in the hospital bed, and his voice grew firm.“There’s nothing right or wrong about it. Jenny just go
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Chapter 2
In a modest hospital ward, Artie held my hand and said to me, “Mom, if I die, could you please not tell Dad right away? He’s a great hero. I don’t want him to be upset.”Four days ago, my son had an asthma attack. In a panic, I grabbed Logan as he was heading out and begged him to drive Artie to the hospital.His mind, though, was preoccupied with picking up Jenny Horne and her child, and he simply shook off my hands.“Do you take me for a fool, Willow Gray? Our son’s asthma isn’t something new. It’s been going on for ages. He’ll be fine after taking his medicine. He’s not going to die.“Jenny is waiting for me at the park so I can take her and her son boating. Stop bothering me.”With that, he walked away without looking back.Left all alone, I wept as I pleaded with everyone in the military compound, begging anyone I could find to take my child to the hospital. But it was too late.Artie, whom I had lovingly raised for five years, left me forever, just before he was about
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Chapter 3
Artie’s toys had all been made by both his grandfathers.His clothes were always mended with patches whenever they tore.Even when I suggested buying him one of those navy-striped shirts every child in the military compound seemed to own, Artie would shake his head vigorously.“Mom, I’ve still got clothes to wear. Dad works so hard to earn money. I don’t want a new one.”It wasn’t until this year, when he was finally about to start school, that he came to me with his face flushed and whispered, “Mom, on my first day of school, can I wear a new shirt without any patches?”The memory made the corners of my lips curl into a faint smile.At the same time, a tear fell onto the needle and thread in my hands. I quickly wiped it away and kept on sewing. I owed this much to Artie. I simply must make it for him.At eight o’clock that evening, Logan finally came home.He was wearing the military uniform that was Artie’s favorite. He was carrying a pink floral-patterned tote bag.Upon
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Chapter 4
Logan gave me a skeptical look.“Isn’t Artie supposed to start school soon? Why are you suddenly taking him back to your hometown?”“There’s a funeral in the family. I’m taking him back to pay my respects.”He paused briefly, then signed the document without perusing it.“Okay. Stay a few more days then. No need to rush back.”I lowered my gaze, hiding the redness at the corners of my eyes.“Mm.”We were never returning after this. I put away the signed papers and saw him out.Before leaving, he suddenly stopped as if he’d remembered something. He pulled two caramel toffees from his pocket and handed them to me.I paused for a moment before taking the sweets from him. They were still warm from his body heat.These toffees were Artie’s favorite when he was alive.Logan explained, “I’d actually bought them for Jenny’s kid, but he didn’t like them, so I left them at the hospital.“So happened I have these two left in my pocket. Give them to Artie. Don’t waste them.”My face
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Chapter 5
Over time, Logan came to think that Artie liked walnut tart.Little did he know, Artie had asthma and hated dry, crumbly food.The pastry had never been what made him happy.It was the joy of seeing his father come home safe and sound.My chest tightened, but I managed a faint smile. “Thank you.”Logan smiled back and continued, “Jenny’s kid really liked Artie’s clothes. Why don’t we just give them to him?“Fabric is inexpensive these days anyway, so you can just make him another set. What do you think?”I nodded, feeling unusually calm inside. “Sure.”Logan was a little taken aback, somewhat unsettled by my composure.“You’re not mad?”I shook my head.“I’m not angry.“But tonight’s our son’s birthday. Could you come home later and spend time with him at home?”Realizing I had a request, Logan breathed a sigh of relief.He smiled and gave me a military salute.“Mission accepted.”That evening, I cooked a feast of Artie’s favorite dishes. I placed his portrait on
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Chapter 6
Logan threw the school bag aside and gripped my shoulders tightly, his face full of disbelief.“What happened?“How could this happen?”My eyes drifted toward the photograph resting on the chair, and a bitter smile spread across my face.Only days ago, this was the child who had happily run after me, calling me “Mom.” The same child who was so full of anticipation about starting school.He was never supposed to have died so young.If only he hadn’t had a father so heartless.“Say something!” Logan shook me hard by the shoulders, having completely forgotten what he’d done to Artie.“Do you remember the last time you saw Artie, seven days ago?”That day, Artie’s face was flushed bright red as he collapsed into my arms, struggling even to breathe.Yet Logan merely glanced at him and deemed he was only pretending.If Logan hadn’t stood by and done nothing, then Artie would never have missed the chance to be saved!Artie was dragged to his death by his own father!At that mom
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Chapter 7
“Why? I worked so hard to earn military honors so you could have a better life. Why weren’t you happy?”I shook my head with a scoff.“A better life? What does that even mean? Have you ever asked what Artie and I truly wanted?”Logan held his gaze on me, something unfathomable flickering in his eyes. “I’ve never let either of you go without food, clothes, or a roof over your heads. What else could you possibly want?”The corners of my lips lifted faintly as I looked out to the sky beyond the door. My mind drifted for a moment.“Back when Artie and I still lived in the countryside, we had very little, even having to split a single flatbread in half. But we were content.“His favorite thing at that time was sitting with me in the yard, watching the plum tree you’d planted by the wall, and counting how many plums it bore.“Whenever he saw the plum blossoms, he’d be overjoyed for ages. He’d run after me and said that when the tree’s full of fruit, it means you’ll be coming home.
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Chapter 8
I picked up my luggage, took one last look at the home I was leaving behind, and turned away.There was only one shuttle bus running between the military compound and the train station.When we had come here, Artie sat beside me, looking everywhere with wide-eyed curiosity.Like a happy little bird, he had chattered the entire journey.Now, the ride back was unnaturally quiet.I sat in the same seat as before, with only a school bag for company on the empty seat beside me.The driver glanced at me several times through the rearview mirror.In the end, he couldn't help asking, “Heading home for something this time? Why didn't your boy come with you?”I looked at the school bag beside me and answered quietly, “He’s here.”The rumble of the engine and the screech of the tires swallowed my words.The driver kept talking.“I've driven plenty of children, but that little guy left the deepest impression on me.“He was such a lively, lovable kid. The moment he got on, he started ha
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Chapter 9
“Willow, I really know I was wrong. Please, can you give me another chance?“I really don't want to lose you.“It was all my fault. I'm a bastard. You can hit me, curse me—whatever you want. Just don't leave, please?”Logan had always been an intensely proud man.I'd rarely seen him lower himself like this.Instead of feeling touched or sorry for him, I only found it laughable.I sighed.“Logan, I've already filed for divorce. Let's stop holding on to each other."“No! I don’t want that!”He shook his head and refused to let go of my hand.I looked at his grief with cold, detached eyes. It stirred nothing in me.The station began broadcasting that the train would soon depart.I instinctively glanced toward the platform.The moment I did, Logan grew visibly more anxious.As though he believed that if he loosened his grip for even a second, I would disappear forever.Seeing that he still refused to let go, an idea suddenly came to me.I pointed behind him and shouted, “Je
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Chapter 10
Even inside that windowless, airless room, time had slipped away from him.Logan had already promised Tommy he would show up at the school opening ceremony. Just a brief appearance would be enough to keep the boy from being looked down upon by the other children.“Logan, it’s Tommy’s first day of school this afternoon. You said you’d take him there.”Logan pressed his aching temples. Sunlight leaked through the window crack and landed on his face, forcing him to squint.The dream he had just woken from was so beautiful he almost wanted to stay in it. The knocking that broke it, though, only irritated him.He pushed himself up, ran a dry hand over his face, and went to open the door.He was met immediately with Jenny’s pleading eyes.“Sorry, Jenny. I can’t go with you today.”She looked at him, confused and innocent.“But… you already promised Tommy today…”Logan rubbed his nose bridge and exhaled.“Artie is gone. I’m not in the mood.”A hint of displeasure flashed through J
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