Driving at night is very dangerous, and now that it has rained, the roads are muddy and slippery.
The coachman's strength was not bad, but he could only keep the carriage from falling.
No one wants to travel at night, but Mr. Lawrence really gives too much,
Annuo sat in the carriage, feeling anxious and agitated.
Not only because of Fedino's matter, but also because all the cushions he placed on the seat were shaken off by the shaking carriage, and because they were too shaken, he couldn't put them back on!
Driving after the rain, it was still dark, not only was it slow but also very shaky.
Annuo could only endure the feeling of discomfort.
The carriage ran like this all night, and finally arrived at the small town of Falgao before dawn.
It was raining lightly, so An Nuo opened the carriage door and rushed out.
He banged on the door of the house quickly and forcefully.
It was Aunt Anna who burst into tears who came to open the door.
"Aunt Anna, uncle, he..." Annuo asked eagerly.
Anna opened her mouth and patted Annuo on the shoulder, unable to speak for a long time.
She became older and more haggard, and tears streaked her deep folds.
An Nuo stood there as if struck by lightning.
His heart seemed to stop for a few seconds, and then he went crazy, bypassing Aunt Anna and rushing upstairs.
At the door of Fedino's room, he bumped into a doctor and almost knocked him down.
Annuo grabbed the doctor's shoulder: "Doctor, my uncle..."
The doctor was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with dark eyes.
Then walked out of the room.
Annuo walked to the bed in a daze.
Sleeping on the bed was Fedino, whose face had turned gray.
He looked much thinner, his eyes were closed, his expression was peaceful, and he entered an endless sleep.
Aunt Anna stood behind Annuo at some point and choked up her voice as she said, "Your uncle started having stomachaches a week ago, but we all thought he had eaten something bad."
"It wasn't until one day ago that he started vomiting, and there was blood in the vomiting, and he couldn't eat anything. We didn't realize it was because he had eaten something bad."
"He, he always wanted to see you again, but, but..." Anna wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, but she couldn't wipe away her tears.
Anna grabbed Fedino's hand and put it on her forehead, her eyes widening.
"He had stomach discomfort very early on, but he never told me. It wasn't until the doctor asked him that he told us that this condition has been going on for several years." Anna sat on a chair to the side. The sound has collapsed a bit.
Fedino is the only support for the family. When Fedino collapses, this old woman is the most saddened, both emotionally and in life.
"Uncle..." Annuo kissed the rough back of Fedino's hand, tears falling on the ground.
"We committed sins in our previous lives, and this is the Lord's punishment..."
............
Anno was wearing a pure black dress, and Aunt Anna stood next to her.
It was raining heavily. The two of them held umbrellas and stood in front of a deep pit. Behind them, there were many residents of Falgao Town.
Fedino was very popular during his lifetime. Although he looked fierce, he was a veritable old naughty boy.
The priest prayed on the side, and several workers carried the coffin and slowly lowered it into the pit.
Aunt Anna leaned her forehead on Annuo's shoulder and choked with sobs.
Annuo threw the umbrella aside, picked up the shovel, and filled Fedino's grave with shovelfuls of soil.
He took out a dried flower from his pocket and placed it in front of the tombstone.
"Uncle..." Annuo bit his lip. It was unclear whether the tears falling from his cheeks were rain or tears, or both.
"Rest in peace... I will pass on the art of sugar making to you." He stood up, wiped his eyes with his sleeves, and left Fedino's grave with Aunt Anna.
Fedino Oligovich Falgo 1403-1470.
...
It's been a week since the funeral.
"Aunt Anna, please come with me to Florence." Annuo sat in the living room, thought for a while, and finally said this.
Now, although there was only one person missing in the house, both of them felt empty.
Anna has not yet recovered from Fedino's sudden departure: "But this is your uncle's home."
Fedino and Anna's life is actually very comfortable, and they don't have to live in such a small town at all. However, it is because Fedino is nostalgic and unwilling to give up sugar making that the couple stays here.
But now, I will let Uncle Fedino, that old man who loved life, pass away.
Aunt Anna was also in poor health. Anno didn't want the tragedy to happen again, so he decided to take Aunt Anna to Florence and take him to take care of her.
It’s just that Aunt Anna is still a little reluctant to leave here.
Annuo comforted: "Aunt Anna, I will find workers to maintain this sugar cane plantation and workshop. If you want to come back, you can come back and stay for a while at any time."
"So, please let me take care of you in Florence, aunt."
Aunt Anna cried again.
She has been emotionally unstable these days.
"Lawrence, my young man, my child, aunt just can't bear to leave your uncle." Aunt Anna kept crying.
"I know, I know, Aunt Anna." Anna's eyes couldn't help but turn red when she heard the word uncle, "We come back every month to see uncle."
Anna finally agreed to return to Florence with Anno.
For Anna, it would be good to leave here for a while. If she is in a state of sadness for a long time, Aunt Anna may also...
Annot specially chose a relatively sunny day to set off.
After a long bumpy day, the carriage finally returned to Florence.
Aunt Anna got out of the carriage and looked at this mansion with a yard, which was much larger than her own house. She was a little surprised: "Lawrence, is this your home?"
Annuo nodded: "Yes, Aunt Anna, I have always wanted you and Uncle Fedino to live here."
Anna felt a little sad again: "I have kept my old life, why doesn't Fedino have this blessing..."
As he spoke, he was about to cry again.
Annuo quickly comforted Aunt Anna: "Aunt, go in first, I will ask the servants to help you tidy up the room." Annuo waved to Lu Silan who was standing at the door: "Call a few people to come over and put my aunt's greetings in the room." Go to my room."
"Okay, sir." Lu Silan bowed slightly.
Annuo decided to let Aunt Anna live in her own room, while he tidied up the office and put a bed in it, and then he could live in the office. Anyway, his office was very spacious, and there was no problem with three beds.
Manlio emerges from the house.
He walked up to Annuo and bowed to Annuo: "Teacher, you are back."
Aunt Anna on the side looked at Annuo, waiting for the introduction.
