Fell for the Alpha-less Queen novel Chapter 585

Chapter 585 The Final Breath

Inside the hospital room, Tessa sat silently at her grandfather’s bedside. He lay unconscious, and she kept telling herself he was only sleeping–that he would wake up soon, and everything would be okay.

It was the only way she could breathe.

No one knew how long had passed when the old man finally opened his eyes. The moment he saw Tessa sitting beside him, a faint smile formed on his lips.

He tried to lift his hand, but he had no strength left.

“Tessa…”

He wanted to speak, but not a sound came out.

Tessa understood instantly and grasped his hand tightly.

“Grandpa, I’m here. I came back. I’ll stay with you,” she whispered with a trembling smile at the corners of her eyes.

She couldn’t cry. Not now. If she cried, he would only feel worse.

“Are you in pain? Where does it hurt?” Her voice cracked with worry. He must have been holding on, suffering, just to wait for her. And now, finally seeing her, he could let go.

His tired eyes were full of unspoken words, but he could only look at her–gaze fixed, almost greedy. If there was another life to live, he wanted to be her grandfather again. And in that life, he would protect her better, never let her suffer.

Tessa saw the effort in his eyes.

His

gaze

drifted toward the cabinet nearby. She followed his line of sight, opened the drawer, and found an envelope inside.

A letter.

From him.

She opened it with trembling hands, and as she read it, her tears finally came, She sobbed uncontrollably, her face hidden behind the letter.

Hearing her cry, Landon stepped inside. He found her crumpled in a chair, crying like a child. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms.

“Tessa, don’t cry,” he murmured, holding her close. “Grandpa wouldn’t want you to be like this. You’ve got to be strong now.”

Seeing her fall apart like this tore his heart to shreds. But some things in life couldn’t be avoided.

Not even Michael could save him. No one could.

Seeing how carefully Landon was holding Tessa, Mr. Walter relaxed a little. At least now, he could let go knowing she was in good hands.

“He just wanted to see you one last time. He’s in pain now. Maybe it’s time we…” Landon didn’t finish the

Chapter 585 The Final Breath.

sentence, but Tessa understood.

Remove the oxygen tube.

Spare him the agony.

“I’ll do it,” Landon offered gently, not wanting her to carry this pain.

But Tessa shook her head.

She stood up, looked into her grandfather’s eyes.

“If there’s a next life, I’ll find you,” she said, voice cracking. “I’ll be your granddaughter again. And next time, I’ll behave. I won’t make you worry.”

The old man smiled–a soft, peaceful smile.

He had no doubts. His Tessa was strong. She’d survive. Especially now that Landon was by her side.

Louis and the others quietly entered the room. Louis cried so hard he nearly collapsed–Nathaniel had to steady him.

Even Yardley cried. No matter how strict his father had been, he knew it had all been for his own good. And now, that anchor in his life was gone. No one left to rely on. No one left to protect him.

“I’m sorry, Dad,” Yardley whispered through tears. “I’ve been such a disappointment. If there’s a next life, I promise I’ll be better.”

Lila stood beside him, silently crying.

Winona, on the other hand, was emotionless, her face blank. It was like none of this had anything to do with her. She stood as if she were only a spectator, a stranger to the moment.

And why not?

The old man had always loved Tessa most. Now that Tessa was here, her presence was irrelevant.

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