Chapter 1242: Born for Love, Died for Love

"Sam, from now on, it will be just you. Poor child... don't be afraid of loneliness." "Mommy, no... please don't!" "I'm sorry... please forgive my cowardice. Your father spent his whole life teaching me two things." "One is to be strong, and the other is love. Unfortunately, I failed at both. Looking back, I was such a failure as a mother..." "No, you are the best mother in the world. I have always been grateful to you." Many times, she endured silently on her own. Whenever he made a mistake, Gracie appeared to be the disciplinarian, but she would always apply medicine to his wounds and kiss his forehead after he fell asleep. He knew, he knew it all! Gracie was genuinely happy; her son had praised her. It was the first time, but sadly, it would also be the last. Sam had already tasted loss today; now he was physically and mentally exhausted, with no courage to face another blow. "Don't die, Mommy... I only have you. I won't let you die." Sam commanded her domineeringly, whi