Snow Falling On Cedars by David Gutterson

Ismael Chambers: An honest and hard-working man, Ismael brought forth evidence in the murder trial of Carl Heine that proved Kabuo Miyamoto to be innocent. The loss of his arm during the war did not prevent him from continuing the publication of his father's newspaper, The San Piedro Review after his death, let alone many other activities. Although never married, Ismael, as a young child fell in love with Hatsue Imada and was heart broken …

…still buried deep in her pockets kissed him so softly it was like a whisper against his cheekbone. "Find someone to marry." she said to him. "Have children, Ismael. Live.""- Hatsue is speaking to Ismael after he brings the data from the lighthouse that helps to prove her husbands innocence. This demonstrates how she has moved on with her life since Ismael and how she wants him to move on with his as well.