Chapter 1039 Chapter 1039: Gil had been coordinating with the doctors throughout the week regarding Norah's treatment, an area within the Neurosurgery Department he knew well.
Norah nodded, feeling guilty. "Okay, I understand. Thanks for staying by my side." Gil and Trudy had traveled a great distance to Silverdale to be with her, looking after her despite the challenges of traveling at their age.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Don't worry about us. You are like family to us." "Indeed. Focus on getting better. Silver Boulder Private Hospital is waiting for your return to work." Trudy gently wiped the tears from Norah's eyes. "If you are feeling sad, talk to us. Don't keep it to yourself." Hearing this, Norah's emotional barriers crumbled, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Trying to hold back her emotions, Norah confessed, "Gil, Trudy, I'm finding it difficult to accept the death of those close to me..." Dealing with death was one thing when it involved strangers, but losing someone close through accidents was much harder to bear.
The loss of Amy had deeply affected Norah.
Norah's words caused Gil and Trudy to fall silent for a moment. After a pause, Trudy's voice cracked as she said, "Aurelia has been gone for so many years, yet sometimes, it feels like she's still here. But when I look at her old pictures, I realize she's been gone for a long time." It had taken Trudy half her life to accept Aurelia's death. Gil added, "Everyone experiences the pain of losing someone close. It's important to learn to accept this reality." Find inspiring stories on gvlnovsTheir words offered scomfort, and after shedding tears for a while, Norah calmed down.
"Thank you, I understand." Only Norah truly knew if she had accepted it.
Four days later, the sky was filled with heavy clouds, and a light rain added to the chill.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs the funeral neared its end, Joanna wheeled Norah, who was using a wheelchair, to the cemetery.
Both wore black, and their faces were somber.
Kason, who had been waiting in his car, saw Norah and got out "Nora, e why are you here?"
He had not informed Norah about Amy's funeral, thinking she wasn't well enough to attend, but she had shown up regardless. Norah gazed at a photograph of Amy smiling on the tombstone and pressed her lips tightly together.
"Having been close to Amy for over a year, I needed to be here." A wave of sadness hit Norah, and she fought back tears.