Chapter 6. We Meet Again

Her chest constricted and her mouth went dry. She had not expected Stefan to become so cold towards his grandmother. What would she answer if Gran asked?

She thanked the receptionist and headed toward the emergency unit. Opening gran’s door, she found gran lying still on the bed waiting for the nurses to prepare her for the surgery. She looked so old, fragile, and helpless.

Annabelle’s heart went out to gran who had helped her during her time of need. Sensing the door open, Gran looked up, their eyes met, silently pleading with each other not to lose hope. She went inside and held Gran’s hands in her own, explaining softly what was going on so that she did not get terrified.

“It’s just a hairline fracture, Gran. They will fix it and you’ll be fine. We can go home then,” Anna comforted Gran.

“I know dear. I’m strong and I’ll go through this. You take care of yourself,” said Gran, touching Anna’s cheek.

"I promise I will," said Anna with a smile. She was glad th