Violet examined the newest photo albums first. Years had passed since she'd seen her mother review them on the anniversary of her family members' deaths. Vaguely curious about her grandmother and never-met uncle, Violet peeked over Keeley's shoulder.

Kaleb strongly resembled his namesake in his youth. Their eyes were the main difference. As for her grandmother, she possessed the same smile as her daughter and granddaughter, and shared their blonde hair.

The albums, encompassing the entire Hall family, spanned from Robert and Monica's 1983 wedding to 2001, the year she and Kaleb died. Violet prioritized these albums before exploring her grandparents' childhood photos.

Monica's wedding dress, with its outdated puffy sleeves and excessively fluffy hair, elicited amusement, but the love in her eyes as she gazed at her new husband was undeniable. Married at nineteen, she must have deeply cherished him.

The rest of the album showcased holiday snapshots and various outings, such as hiking and beach trips. The Halls enjoyed almost five years of marriage before their daughter's birth, and the photos clearly depicted their contentment during that time.

Monica consistently displayed that same bright, familiar smile. Robert appeared happier than Violet had ever seen him in real life.

Her heart ached for her grandfather. He looked at his wife with the same adoration as her overly sentimental father, and he endured decades without her. Exactly how long had he lived with her, compared to without her?

Curious about their ages when they met, Violet set aside the Hall family albums and searched through her grandfather's childhood photos. The sheer number of albums made the search lengthy; her great-grandmother must have been an avid scrapbooker.

The first shared photo, captioned "Robby and Monica, Halloween 1969," showed him dressed as Spiderman and her as Cinderella. Using their headstone birthdates, Violet calculated his age as eight and hers as five.

Robert, an only child, had albums primarily focused on himself, with occasional pictures of cousins and friends. This suggested they likely befriended around Halloween 1969.

After that initial photo, Monica frequently appeared in his albums: wearing elf hats and festive sweaters at Christmas, creating kitchen messes, and playing at the playground and beach.

Despite changing fashions, their photos strikingly resembled those of Violet and Noah when they were young. Her grandparents must have spent considerable time together as children.

The photos continued through middle school and high school. While others appeared in Robert's albums, Monica was the most frequent companion. School dance photos existed from the year they attended high school concurrently, but no prom photos—prom was for juniors and seniors only.

The absence of prom photos sparked a question: Had he not asked anyone, as Monica couldn't attend? Their gazes in the photos subtly shifted over time.

They probably fell in love sometime during middle school or high school. However, photos depicting romantic behavior didn't emerge until Robert's college years. Had they harbored unspoken feelings for years? What was their true story?

Violet wished her grandfather were alive to ask him. Tears welled in her eyes. The albums revealed a profound love for his wife. No wonder he couldn't discuss her after her death.

They met in 1969 and Monica died in 2001. They spent thirty-two years together, followed by thirty-one years apart. Violet romantically speculated that Robert couldn't bear living longer without her than he had lived with her.

As tears flowed, she examined Monica's albums, finding a mirror image of Robert's. She was also an only child, and from age five onward, he was her most frequent photographic companion.

Birthdays, holidays, random days—countless photos depicted them together! They practically lived at each other's houses, much like Violet and Noah.

Yet, how could they have fallen in love while being so close they were practically siblings? The photos certainly suggested that; lacking siblings, they filled a void for each other as playmates.

Pictures, however, didn't tell the whole story. Violet called for Kaleb to insert the first DVD she found; her mother had already transitioned from the childhood VHS tapes. Technology had indeed changed significantly, as DVDs were practically obsolete now.

The first home video was recorded at Monica and Robert's wedding. The grainy quality was a product of its time.

Both looked immensely happy! Guests teased them about finally marrying during the reception recording. During their first dance, Monica rested her head against Robert's chest, radiating pure bliss.

The next video compiled clips from various day trips before Keeley's birth. They teased each other, comfortable in each other's presence—understandable given their lengthy friendship.

Violet was struck by the similarity to her own interactions with Noah. The photos and wedding video showed affection, but the trip footage revealed their deep friendship.

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