"Yes," Jeremy nodded, "Grandpa, I promise you."
"Good." The old man was very pleased and smiled happily, "Then I am at ease."
"Go and call Maddie in."
Madeline was the last one to come in.
When she arrived at the door, she frantically wiped her tears.
She knew that Charles wanted to see her smile. He didn't want her to cry at all.
So she had to hold it in. She couldn't cry. She absolutely couldn't cry.
After a struggle to compose herself, Madeline forced a smile and walked over to Charles' side to hold his hand.
"Grandpa, it's me, Maddie."
Madeline had been holding back and telling herself to smile all along.
She wanted to leave Charles with the best side of her and make him happy, so he wouldn't worry about her.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, her tears began to flow down
