He would scold her and give her the cold shoulder. She wanted to give up, but then he would accept her kindness, making her feel like he still had feelings for her after all.
That's why Annabelle Linton had struggled for so long, caught between letting go and holding on.
Leona Grant flipped to the last entry, written over three months ago. After that note was left, the journal was never updated again.
Because after that, Annabelle Linton's attitude toward him had changed completely.
A distant look flickered in Leona Grant's eyes.
He thought.
'If I had been a little nicer to Annabelle Linton back then, would we have ended up like this?'
Leona Grant's deep gaze fell upon the entry. It was another typical note from Annabelle Linton.
I've left to stay with Grandpa at the old family home for a few days. You should come too if you have time. It's clear Grandpa misses you a lot, but it's okay if you can't make it. I'll just tell him you're busy with work.
