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

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PART 24 — THOMAS WAS NOT SECOND PLACE

Claire became firm about one thing.

“Do not turn Thomas into the man I settled for because Margaret stole you.”

I had not meant to.

But grief creates selfish narratives.

“I loved my husband.”

“I know.”

“He was not compensation.”

“I know.”