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

Not waiting for Claire.

Leaving without her.

I had boarded the train alone believing she had rejected me the night before.

PART 4 — CLAIRE CAME LOOKING

“What happened to your letter?”

“I gave it to the landlord.”

“Why?”

“You weren’t home.”

Claire folded her hands.

“He said he’d put it inside your apartment.”