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.”

was right about something.

My phone buzzed. I answered it, and it was Mr. Charleston.

“Daniel, I didn’t get to finish that day. Before you make any decisions, please open the bag. Read the letter. Gloria anticipated all of this.”

“Anticipated what?”

“She knew Marcus would come the moment he heard. She prepared for it. That’s what I was trying to tell you continue reading …