I Married a 70-Year-Old Hospice Patient to Fulfill Her Last Wish

The lawyer, Mr. Whitmore, looked toward Eleanor’s grave.

 

“Because Eleanor spent the last six months preparing for the possibility that she wouldn’t be able to tell you the truth herself.”

 

I looked down at the envelope.

 

 

My name was written across it in Eleanor’s handwriting.

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Not my full name.

 

Just:

 

To the man who gave me one perfect day.

 

My throat tightened.

 

I opened it.

 

Inside was a handwritten letter.

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I recognized her handwriting immediately.

 

“If you’re reading this, then I’m gone.”

 

I had to stop for a moment.

 

 

The lawyer remained silent.

 

I continued.

 

“First, I need you to understand something. I never married you because I wanted to manipulate you. I never expected you to love me. I only wanted one beautiful memory before I died.”

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