Chapter 9

In the last month, I took Grandma all over the world and showed her every view she never got to see. I wanted to stay with her, take care of her as she got older, and see her through to the end, but I couldn't. I couldn't shake the feeling that fate was being cruel to me. The only real luck I ever had was meeting Grandma. "Grandma, you're going to live a long life." The day I died, snow was falling outside. My spirit drifted in the air, watching Grandma cry until her eyes turned red. Evan brought a beautiful bouquet of white lilies and stood at my grave for a long time. The corners of his eyes were damp as he traced the black-and-white photo. "Naomi, if everything could start over, would you be with me? I'd never betray you as Keegan did. Forget it. If we could start over, all I want is for you to live a long life." He stopped Keegan outside when he showed up to pay his respects. His voice was sharp with anger. "Keegan, what'd you promise me? What right do you have to be here? A