I agree, Mel. Joyful is not exactly the word I would use either
Though, I couldn't have seen this story going any other way really
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I did like that at least it was a bit hopeful with the discussion of the two souls meeting again and again.
Though the ending is heartbreaking, IMO, I still recommend this story. It is very beautifully written. I don't know what else to say about it, that's one of the reasons I haven't commented on this thread. This story absolutely took my breath away. I loved it.