This is a moving story, @phyna. We are rooting for the narrator throughout the piece. We do not realize, at first, that Carl is deceased. We wonder why Sandra is so devoted to him, when he has 'left' her. In the end, we learn that Carl did not leave of his own volition. Sandra's dedication and love become all too reasonable then.
Thank you for sharing the story with us, @phyna.
Thank you for a wonderful comment @theinkwell❤️