The Perfect Widow’s Secret: When Grief and Relief Collide in Public

love him and also feel hurt. Those things can exist at the same time.”

Ben stared at me like he didn’t know if he could trust that.

“Grandma says we shouldn’t say anything bad,” he whispered.

I swallowed hard. “Grandma is grieving. She’s hurting. But grief doesn’t erase your memories.”

Ben’s eyes searched mine. “Are you mad at him?”

My heart thudded.

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