I knew what Aunt Nancy meant. It was too late for me and Leonard to be strangers, though. We'd already gotten to know each other on a much deeper level than she knew.
I couldn't answer her, nor was I shameless enough to. I just remained silent.
On this day, Grandma stayed asleep even until it was time for me to leave.
Aunt Nancy was obviously worried as she walked me out. "The doctors and nurses said that it's not a good sign for your grandmother to always be asleep like this."
I couldn't help recalling what the nurse at the cafe had mentioned about Grandma only having a few months left.
I couldn't bring myself to say it out loud. I could only force out a smile and say comfortingly, "Don't worry. Grandma's done so much good in her life. I'm sure she still has a long way to go."
Aunt
