My Dying Wife Asked Me to Find My First Love as Her Final Wish—When Claire Told Me Why, My Knees Nearly Gave Out

If that counts as forgiveness, fine.

If not, also fine.

PART 61 — CLAIRE’S CHILDREN

Claire’s children were cautious when we began dating.

Reasonably.

Her eldest daughter asked:

“Are you trying to replace Dad?”

“No.”

Then:

“Are you dating Mom because you think you’re supposed to finish some forty-year story?”