d to her in shock.

“My husband and his father are estranged, doctor,” Ashley told Dr.

Mullins. “It would upset him, and he’ll reject it if he learns his dad’s the donor.”

“I understand. But first, we need to know if Mr.

Carson is a match. Moreover, Ashley, this might be your husband’s last chance,” Dr. Mullins explained.

“But doctor…you said we could wait until we got a donor…and that Andrew was high up on the list.

I don’t mind Mr. Carson offering to help. But it would lead to a huge problem, and I don’t think my husband will take it well,” Ashley expressed her worry.

“What if he doesn’t find out at all??” James interrupted.

“What do you mean?” Ashley turned to him, her brows furrowed.

“He doesn’t need to know who his donor is!” James added.

“But isn’t it illegal?” Ashley asked.

“No, Ashley, it’s not illegal.

Let’s see if Mr. Carson could be a donor for Andrew.”

“Ashley, please,” James grabbed her arm. “I want Andrew to live a long, healthy life…and be happy with you and the kids.

Just give me this one chance to help him. I’m not asking for anything more. Just this.

Once the surgery is done, I’ll leave. I’ll not disturb him ever again.”

Although reluctant and unsure of the consequences, Ashley agreed. “Alright, let’s get the tests done.”

Fortunately, James was a perfect match.

Mr. Mullins told Andrew they had found a donor. Surprisingly, Andrew didn’t even question and only thanked the “anonymous donor.”

Following the surgery, Andrew was discharged from the hospital 15 days later.

As time wore on, his stats improved, and there were no signs of organ rejection.

A few more weeks passed. Andrew felt like a new man and was getting ready to return to work. But he was worried about Ashley.

“Honey, I’m perfectly fine now,” Andrew approached Ashley.

“Didn’t you hear what Dr. Mullins told us when we visited the other day?”

“I hope everything goes well, Andrew,” Ashley said as she grabbed the mail stack on the coffee table. “I’ll just sort these things.”

“Wait, let me do it for you!” Andrew insisted.

As he grabbed the papers, he swore suddenly.

“Another letter? This man can’t take a hint. Why can’t he just leave us alone?” Andrew hissed.

“Are you talking about your father?” Ashley asked Andrew.

“Who else?

He’s sent another letter. It’s some weeks old. But who cares?

It goes right to the trash!” Andrew was about to toss the envelope in the bin when Ashley rose to her feet.

“WAIT! DON’T THROW IT….” she yelled. “READ IT!”

“What the hell?

Stop screaming at me, Ash…you almost gave me a heart attack! And read this stupid letter? No way”

“HE’S THE DONOR, ANDREW.

YOUR FATHER IS THE DONOR!” Ashley blurted out, freezing Andrew in his tracks.

“WHAT??” Andrew slowed down in shock. “H-How did that happen?”

“I promised to keep it a secret. But I can’t anymore.

I’m sorry for not telling you. Your dad…he visited some weeks ago. And donated his kidney when he learned you needed a donor and couldn’t find one.”

Andrew couldn’t process the revelation and scooted closer to Ashley.

“It’s okay…I understand. It’s okay. Not your fault.

If I had known he was the donor, I would’ve probably rejected it…because I still can’t forgive him,” he said, wrapping his arms around her.

“I know. But we all make mistakes. Your dad has been paying the price for his mistake for a long time.

I think it’s time to let go of his mistakes and forgive him.”

After a long thought, Andrew hugged Ashley. “Maybe you’re right. But I won’t write him a letter.

I’ll go see him in person.”

So they immediately hopped into their car and drove off to meet James.

Andrew’s fist pounded on his father’s door, but there was no answer.

“Dad…open up. It’s me!”

Moments later, a shrill voice interrupted from behind. “Hey, what are you doing there?”

Andrew turned around and saw an older woman in gardening clothes approaching him.

“I’m sorry if I was loud.

This is my father’s house…and I came to see him,” Andrew said, descending the porch steps.

“You’re James’ son?” the woman asked, raising her eyebrows. “You don’t know?”

“Know what?”

“James passed away,” the woman said. “I heard he got an infection from surgery and was admitted to the hospital.

He died a few days ago.”

For years, Andrew thought his dad’s passing wouldn’t matter. For years, he grieved for his mother, telling himself she was his only parent. That emptiness could never be matched.

But the void left in his heart that day told another story.

When Andrew was ready to forgive his dad and start a new chapter of their lives, his dad was gone.

“I’m too late…” he broke into tears.

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