Chapter 12 It was Lucas who had told Walter that Nora would be coming back . Nora hadn't even called Walter to let him know . Clearly , she had pushed him to the back of her mind a long time ago . Yet now , she wanted to act like she missed him . Walter scoffed at the thought , refusing to look back at her , and even started trying to pry her arms off . But Nora just clung to him even tighter , her tears falling one after another onto his shoulder . When Walter finally felt the wetness on his shirt , he let out a long sigh and stopped trying to shake her off . Still , he grumbled , " You say you missed me , but you disappeared for six years and left me all alone . If it weren't for Lucas always checking in on me , you probably wouldn't even know if I'd kicked the bucket by now . " He sounded completely put out , but Nora quickly covered his mouth to stop him from saying such . things , her eyes full of worry . " Grandpa , you're going to live to 100. Don't say things like that . " But when she remembered what Walter had said just now , guilt washed over her again . " I'm sorry , Grandpa . It's all my fault . I promise I'm not leaving again . From now on , I'll stay right here with you , okay ? " Walter shook his head at that . " Don't talk nonsense . I'm still waiting to see you get married and start a family , I won't be at peace until I see you happy with my own eyes . Then , when I see your grandma and your parents again in heaven , I'll be able to tell them you're doing just fine . " " Grandpa , stop ! Don't say things like that ! " Nora protested , her heart twisting with every word . She knew deep down that Walter would leave her someday , but she couldn't help wishing that day was still a long , long way off . As they talked , slowly , the heavy mood in the room began to lift . Walter looked at Nora with a sigh . " You've grown up . You've lost some weight , and different now . " you look Nora leaned on his shoulder and smiled softly . " No matter how much I change , I'll always be your granddaughter . " Walter let out a hearty laugh , but then started fretting again as he remembered her wedding . " Didn't you say you were getting married ? Why are you suddenly back ? " Nora shook her head , not wanting to go into it . " Elliot and I weren't right for each other , so I called it off . " She could see Walter starting to get anxious , so she thought of what Lucas had said before he left . Her ears turned a little red , but she decided to just be honest . " Lucas said he'll bring his parents over in a couple of days so we can talk about the wedding . " That last bit caught Walter completely off guard . His eyes widened , and it took him a moment to Chapter 12 process what she'd said . But then , he burst out laughing . " Well , would you look at that ? After all these years , Lucas finally got his wish . " 2/2