At 73, I Married My Dying High School Sweetheart as His Final Wish—After the Funeral, His Lawyer Knocked on My Door and Said, “You Walked Right Into His Trap”
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And love?
Love was Thomas making sure I met my own lawyer.
Love was me refusing to become his nurse once we recognized each other.
Love was him saying:
Do not turn our month into destiny.
Love was my painting the kitchen green.
Love was accepting what he gave without spending the rest of my life proving gratitude.