Connections

"Who is this person?" Leo asked, curiosity etched on his face.

Charlie chuckled. "It's my grandfather, my mother's father."

Leo's eyes widened in disbelief. "You can't be serious! How can your grandfather, a wealthy man, live in a place like this?

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Charlie smiled, a faraway look in his eyes. "You don't know the story, Leo. My grandfather insisted on staying here after my grandmother passed away. He wanted to be close to her, so they bought this place. He's been living here ever since."

Leo's gaze followed Charlie's pointing finger to the nearby burial ground. "Your grandmother is buried there?"

Charlie nodded. "Yes, my grandfather's love for her is unwavering, even in death.”

"Oh, this is unbelievable! Your grandad must be a total romantic," Leo said, his tone laced with sarcasm, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.

Charlie chuckled, a warm smile spreading across his face. "My mom told me that they were truly meant to be, and if anyone ever tried to come between them, they'd bot