Neither Scarlett nor Viviana spoke a word. They just stood silently in front of the headstone.
Scarlett's grandfather had quit drinking many years ago. When he was young, he liked to drink, but he never drank much. After he got married, Scarlett's grandmother was concerned that alcohol would damage her husband's health, so he rarely drank. Afterward, Scarlett's grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, and he hadn't had a drink since then until today.
The bottle of wine Yair brought here was from the Tank family's collection cabinet. It was the old man's favorite wine. After more than twenty years, the old man tasted the wine again, and for the first time, he found it rough. He didn't like it anymore.
The old man only took a sip and then he handed the wine back to his assistant.
Scarlett looked up at her grandfather," Grandpa, shall we go back?"
At Scarlett's words, the old man gave her a sideways glance and nodded his head.
They then turned around and headed out of the cemetery. Two bouquets were left at the headstone, which was proof that someone had visited it.
When they returned from the cemetery to the city, it was still early, not yet time for dinner.
Scarlett then took her grandfather and Viviana to a famous spot in Chatbury, Nigina Mountain, to watch the sunset.
Nigina Mountain was nationally known for its sunsets. In all seasons, the sunsets here were spectacular views.
Scarlett’s grandfather was depressed when they came out of the cemetery. Scarlett was alright.
Her parents had been dead for a decade. She had long accepted this cruel fact.
When their car arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was 5 p.m. The sun was still high in the sky. It was still very bright. The sunlight was strong.
Scarlett got out of the car and put up an umbrella. She then helped her grandfather walk to the cable car ticket office to get their tickets.
It was the weekend. Many people come to Nigina Mountain for camping. It would be just a three-hour walk from the base of the mountain to the top. It was not a long way. But the evening had arrived, and Scarlett’s grandfather’s legs were not swift. It was the most convenient for them to go up by cable car.
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