Margaret’s daily visits to the grave of her late husband George showed how much they loved each other. Like how he used to surprise her with white roses and lilies, she would bring them. But one day she found out that the flowers had been thrown away.
Margaret started going to the grave every day to try to find out what was going on. Annabel was crying next to George’s gravestone when she finally met her. The story of Annabel was one of sadness and being left behind. George had married Margaret and left her with three young children.
The news shocked Margaret. She didn’t know much about her husband’s past, and she had never thought he would lie to her like that. Annabel showed her pictures of George’s past life, like the wedding he planned with her and their kids.
Margaret’s whole world fell apart. She couldn’t connect the husband she knew as loving with the man who had left his family. “To me, he’s not your sweet husband,” Annabel said. He’s the George who left his kids to die of hunger.
In order to deal with the truth, Margaret asked Annabel to come to her house. They became close because they were both going through pain. Margaret helped Annabel get a job at her law company and make sure she could support her kids financially.
Margaret and Annabel became close friends over the next few years. Margaret showed how caring and understanding she was by what she did. Margaret found comfort in helping Annabel and her kids get better even though George’s betrayal still hurt her.
After many years, Margaret retired and began to travel the world. She came home to find white roses blooming in her yard and a letter from Annabel that made her feel very special.
“Because of you, we have hope again.” There will be no more needles or pain. Dear Margaret, thank you.
Margaret smiled because she knew Annabel had written those words. She finally felt at peace at that moment. Her heart was healed from the hurt of George’s lie. Their story shows that being honest and caring can get past even the deepest secrets.
