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Heinz hugged her tightly, but her body remained stiff.
Grace had already pulled herself out of his arms. She then looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
Heinz looked back at her with guilt in his eyes. His black eyes were full of apologies. He looked straight at her, struggling a little on the inside.
"Grace." Heinz continued, "Your mother left me a suicide letter. I want to show it to you."
As he spoke, he took out the letter and handed it to Grace.
Grace was stunned. Her face was a little pale, and her hands were trembling. She accepted the thick stack of papers from Heinz.
"I suggest that you head back to the room and take a look. I'm going to take a shower and change into a fresh set of clothes," he said gently though there was a hint of restraint in his voice.
Grace nodded.
Heinz patted her on the shoulder, then made his way to the bedroom.
Grace held the letter in her hands as she watched Heinz's tall figure disappear into the room.