George feels several things after Lennie's death.
On the one hand he lost a very good friend who was nearly like a son or a family for him, that's why he's not only disappointed because Lennie kills Curley's wife, he's also sorry for him anf feels guilty. And George knows that he lost his only true friend with whom he wanted to realize his dream and remembers only the good things now.
On the other hand George will feel free in the future, he'll have more contact with others, maybe a better job and a family. Moreover he can go to any place or bar he likes.
But it isn't sure if he's gonna be happy now, because he'll never again have a friend like Lennie , who admired and loved George .

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