Chapter Eight: A Decade of Love and Remembrance

Chapter Eight: A Decade of Love and Remembrance

Ten years had passed, a decade marked by joy, sorrow, and an immeasurable depth of love, a tapestry woven with threads of laughter and tears. I never imagined that Riley’s brief presence in our lives would have such a profound and lasting impact, that his fleeting existence would leave an indelible mark on our hearts. He taught us that life wasn’t merely about personal happiness, but about the profound responsibility of caring for and cherishing the people we loved, the delicate balance between joy and sorrow. He taught us resilience, and the fragile, precious nature of every moment, the ephemeral beauty of life.

"Frederick, I miss Riley. I miss him so much," I said, my voice soft, a wistful echo of the grief that still lingered, though softened by time, a gentle ache in my soul.