Ryan's grandfather focused on his phone. His eyebrows squeezed together, concentrating. He scrolled through the images slowly.
Picture 1: Ryan and Emma holding hands. Smiling warmly at each other.
Picture 2: Ryan's arm around Emma. Beaming with joy.
Picture 3: Emma's head on Ryan's shoulder. Contentment radiated from their faces.
The old man's expression changed; he was impressed, a gentle smile emerged, staring back at Ryan and Emma. Doubts melted away. Concerns vanished. The photos revealed a truth: Ryan and Emma were deeply in love. Their connection was real. Heartfelt laughter. Tender touches. Soulful gazes. The old man's heart swelled. His worries disappeared.
Emma sat nervously beside Ryan; they were both focused on Grandpa Miller wondering what he was staring at that took away
