After that day, Frank Thornton kicked Rita Hart out.

Rita Hart had begged him desperately, even threatened to kill herself.

But he only replied, "The farther away you die, the better. Sandra wouldn't be happy to see you."

He brought my ashes home and placed them by his bedside, accompanying him every night.

I don't know what Frank Thornton is trying to do; I don't need this kind of apology or his cheap regret.

That night, as always, he talked to my ashes.

"Sandra, I miss you. When are you coming home? I've learned a lot of new dishes recently and want to cook them for you when you return."...