Alone in the sanctuary of his late mother's bedroom, Melvin carefully broke the seal of the envelope, his hands trembling with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.
With trembling fingers, he withdrew the letter, unfolding it with a reverence reserved for sacred relics.
My dearest son,
If you're reading this letter, then I'm no longer with you, but I hope this letter finds you well, my precious boy and I hope my words can still reach you in some way.
Firstly, let me express my relief and happiness about your decision to marry Kimberly. I understand the circumstances surrounding your choice, and if it is solely driven by the terms of the will or contractual obligations, please know that you have my full support.
Until my last breath, I worried about you. I feared that you would be lonely, and I was saddened by the thought that I wouldn't be there to guide and support you at the company or see you get married and start your own family.
