Woman Buys Teddy Bear At Flea Market, Then Her Husband Recognizes It

Understanding the pain

Mark sat in silence, wiping his eyes. The story was a sad one, and for the first time, he understood the pain and fear his grandmother must have felt.

Laura squeezed his hand, and they both waited while Tilda finished her story. She asked quietly, “Can you ever forgive me for leaving and taking the bear?”