Incredibly heartwarming story.
I admit I was a little baffled in the beginning. I thought the man's actions were eerie and a little rude, bearning that he emerged out of the blue. The plot of this story is very familiar, yet for some reason I didn't see it coming. The end had really hit hard, which is a feeling I seek when reading stories.
The writing style really swayed me as well, through its use of practical yet astute words, sharp as a knife. The author did a brilliant job conveying emotions through words. In spite of several grammatical errors here and there, the work itself remains undisturbed. They're not too noticable, although it would definitely help to have them altered.
In overall, it's a job well-done. I'm looking forth to reading more from the author!