An elderly woman asked me to marry her as her final wish — and after she passed away, her lawyer handed me her hospital bag and said, “She chose you for a reason.”

at me. “Daniel, that’s exactly what Marcus wants.”

“Maybe he deserves it. He’s her blood.”

“So? You were her family. I saw you with her every day.”

I didn’t answer. I just kept folding the towels.

That night, I sat on my bed with the bag in front of me. I hadn’t opened it. Somehow, it felt like a violation. The second I unzipped it, I’d be admitting Marcus continue reading …