She sighed deeply, a sound filled with memories and old wounds. “Jess, your grandfather and I had a falling out years ago, long before you were born. He was always a bit of a loner, and when I decided to move away and start my own life, we just… lost touch. I didn’t think he wanted to be found.”
“But why didn’t you ever tell me about him?” I pressed, feeling a mixture of hurt and disbelief.
“I thought it was for the best. I didn’t want to burden you with my complicated past,” she replied, her voice tinged with regret. “But it seems he found his way back to you.”
