My voice barely came out. Andrew let out a long sigh, then gave a slow nod. Without another word, he turned and left the room.
I sat next to Rachel, gripping her cold hand in mine. Her fingers didn’t move. Her breathing was faint, barely noticeable.
I swallowed the lump in my throat, my chest aching. With trembling hands, I opened the letter. My name was on the front, written in her handwriting.
I traced the letters with my thumb before unfolding the paper. Ed, my love. If you’re reading this, it means I’m gone.
I know I hurt you when I told you we couldn’t talk anymore, but if you had to watch me fade away, it would’ve been even worse for both of us. I’m sorry for lying to you and keeping this from you. But the time I spent with you was the only time I felt normal.
Healthy. I love you more than anything in this world. Until my last breath.
Forever yours, Rachel. Tears blurred my vision. I clutched her hand, pressing it to my forehead, my body shaking.
My Rachel. Source: amomama
