Chapter 5

The letter read, [Dear Melody,

[I've settled down somewhere new. The sunlight here is wonderful. It's just the right place for me to quietly wait for the end.

[I know you've kept my secret, and I really appreciate you carrying that burden for me.

[And thank you for staying by Jonathan's side, helping him through the hardest days.

[He's stubborn and tends to overthink things. If he ever misunderstands something, please don't be too hard on him.

[And in the end, please love him well for me.]

Jonathan's fingers started trembling violently the moment he saw the letter.

His breath…