These words struck a chord with Dave. He had a deep resentment toward his grandfather for allowing Rupert to scatter his mother’s ashes.

It was a wound that refused to heal.

He often wondered if his grandfather had ever felt regret or guilt.

Even a small sign of remorse would have brought Dave some comfort.

But over the years, the incident was never mentioned.

To Dave, Lucas seemed like a man who made decisions without regret, as if every choice from the past was justified.

Now, hearing Franklin’s words, a sharp pain pierced Dave’s heart just as it had started to mend. He began to question if he had misjudged...