This cherished grandson held a special place in her heart.
He possessed not only good looks but also an exceptional intellect from a young age.
However, he remained unmarried, and she yearned for a great-grandchild.
Bettyâs mind remained lucid as she spoke slowly, drawing from her previous conversation with Waylenâs mother.
âI was informed by your mother that youâve taken an interest in a girl.
She mentioned that you intended to introduce her to me⦠Why havenât you brought her along?â
Waylen lifted his head, his gaze gentle as he fixated upon Bettyâs snow-white hair.
He smiled warmly and responded, âShe was caught up with work, and I couldnât get a chance to call her.
â
A tinge of disappointment marred Bettyâs countenance.
âYouâre just deceiving me⦠I know, I know⦠How could I be unaware of your temper? You must have upset the girl.
â
With a subtle grin lingering on his lips, Waylen responded, âIndeed, I may have upset her.
Nonetheless, my pursuit continues⦠I will bring her to you on another occasion, Grandma.
I implore you to speak kindly of me.
â
Betty breathed a sigh of relief and remarked, âItâs reassuring to know that youâre still pursuing her.
â
Betty persisted in her inquiries about the girlâs characteristics.
Concerned that Betty might struggle to hear him, Waylen gently whispered in her ear, âShe is a stunning young woman, Grandma.
She possesses admirable qualities, although she can be a bit short-tempered at times.
Betty listened intently, her attention fully captured.
As her life dwindled, regret gnawed at Bettyâs heart.
She murmured, âI yearn to lay my eyes upon her before I depart.
â
Inside the room, the female members of the Fowler family wept inconsolably.
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Bettyâs kindness had endeared her to all, making it agonizing for them to witness her final moments.
Yet, deep down, everyone knew that this would be their last encounterâ¦
Waylen tenderly caressed Bettyâs head.
He retrieved his phone and whispered, âIâll let her speak to you, alright? After conversing with her, youâll know that I havenât deceived youâ¦â
Bettyâs eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Waylen dialed Renaâs number and the call connected.
Rena answered.
In a raspy voice, Waylen relayed, âMy grandmother wishes to speak with you.
â
Rena sensed that he sought to provide solace to Bettyâs departing soul.
After a brief moment of silence, she acquiesced with a quiet âOkay.
â
Waylen held the phone near Bettyâs ear.
On the other end, clutching her phone, Rena listened to the voice of the elderly woman whom she had never met.
The words spoken were about granting leniency to Waylen, which brought to mind Renaâs own regret of not being able to bid her father a final farewell.