I Returned to the Same Diner Every Birthday for Almost 50 Years — Until a Stranger Sat in My Husband’s Chair and Handed Me a Letter

me here next year?” I asked, looking outside.

“Same time?”

“Yes. Same booth.”

“I’d like that very much,” he said. “My parents are gone. I don’t have anyone else.”

“Then how about every week, Hart?”

He looked up, eyes shining briefly. He bit his lip and nodded.

“Yes, please, Marge.”

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