On a serene autumn afternoon, the sun cast long shadows over the cemetery, painting the gravestones in hues of gold and amber. Leaves rustled gently in the breeze as Emily, a soon-to-be mother, delicately made her way along the familiar path to her husband’s grave.
It was a ritual she had maintained since Eric’s untimely passing: visiting him, sharing her thoughts, her dreams, and her fears as she prepared to welcome their child into the world alone.
As she approached the gravestone, she noticed something peculiar. There, perched atop the granite slab, was a wallet. It seemed oddly out of place in such a solemn setting. Her heartbeat quickened as she reached out to pick it up, brushing aside a few fallen leaves.